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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEANCompilation of Available Data and InformationMay 2019
Migrants lining up at transit camp at the Greek border with North Macedonia Amanda Martinez NeroIOM 2015
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
ContentsHighlights 4Overview of Arrivals 6Overview Maps 7Transit countries ndash Registered irregular apprehensions 9Policy Developments 11
EU-Turkey Statement 11Italy 11Reception System in Spain 11Global Compact on Migration 12Call for Regional Disembarkation 12
Countries of First Arrival 13Italy 13Greece 17Spain 19Malta 22
Cyprus 23Bulgaria 24
Transit Countries 26Croatia 26Romania 28Serbia 29Slovenia 31The Republic of North Macedonia 33Turkey 35
Western Balkans in Focus 39Albania 40Bosnia and Herzegovina 41Kosovo UNCR 1244 43Montenegro 44
Other Countries 46Libya 46Niger 47
Missing Migrants FatalitiesMissing in the Mediterranean and Aegean 48About this Report 49
The term transit country is used in the context of the ongoing DTM flow monitoring ofmovements from Middle East and Africa towards Europe It does not imply any officialaccepted profiling of the countries concerned
This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence2
The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014
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A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016
Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain
Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)
A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry
of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)
Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)
Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019
1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
HIGHLIGHTS
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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019
OVERVIEW OF ARRIVALS18
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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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Figure 3 Number of registered irregular arrivalsapprehensions in transit countries between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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LuxembourgAustria
ItalySpain
NorwayBelgium
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SwedenNetherlands
FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
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Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
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Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
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57
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Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
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427
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9
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582
837
108
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20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Pakistan
Algeria
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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8
9
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
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9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
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7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
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Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
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9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
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Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
1618
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3
15
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2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
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41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
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2016 2017 2018 2019
85
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181
149
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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ContentsHighlights 4Overview of Arrivals 6Overview Maps 7Transit countries ndash Registered irregular apprehensions 9Policy Developments 11
EU-Turkey Statement 11Italy 11Reception System in Spain 11Global Compact on Migration 12Call for Regional Disembarkation 12
Countries of First Arrival 13Italy 13Greece 17Spain 19Malta 22
Cyprus 23Bulgaria 24
Transit Countries 26Croatia 26Romania 28Serbia 29Slovenia 31The Republic of North Macedonia 33Turkey 35
Western Balkans in Focus 39Albania 40Bosnia and Herzegovina 41Kosovo UNCR 1244 43Montenegro 44
Other Countries 46Libya 46Niger 47
Missing Migrants FatalitiesMissing in the Mediterranean and Aegean 48About this Report 49
The term transit country is used in the context of the ongoing DTM flow monitoring ofmovements from Middle East and Africa towards Europe It does not imply any officialaccepted profiling of the countries concerned
This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence2
The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014
3
A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016
Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain
Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)
A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry
of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)
Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)
Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019
1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
HIGHLIGHTS
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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019
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Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
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Number of asylum seekers
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3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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280
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209
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132
129
102
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Afghanistan
Pakistan
Turkey
Algeria
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
24
13
12 8
7
36
Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
H U N G A R Y
I T A L Y
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S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Percentage of Registered Arrivals by County
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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GIURGIU
MURES
SALAJ IAS I
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OLT
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H E R Z E G O V I N A
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C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
33
23
79
47
83
0
50
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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57
17
8
4 4
4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
546
782
427
224
241
260 38
9
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3
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582
837
108
1
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2
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10
70
20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
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8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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14 5 0
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
347
891
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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
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Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
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Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
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Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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The Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants bound for Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2014
3
A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016
Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain
Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)
A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry
of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)
Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)
Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019
1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
HIGHLIGHTS
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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019
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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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8
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
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69
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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I R A Q
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Apprehended Migrants
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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Bangladesh
Afghanistan
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
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67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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2
31
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120
23
85
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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41 36 39 14 2315
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
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Algeria
Palestinian Territories
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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A total of 30931 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe through different land and sea routes between January and May 2019 31 per cent less than the same period last year when some 44924 sea and land arrivals were reported 60 per cent less than the 77188 arrivals registered in 2017 and 85 per cent less than the 212981 registered between January and May 2016
Fifty-nine per cent of all arrivals were registered in Cyprus Bulgaria and Greece indicating that the Eastern Mediterranean route continues to be the main route taken by the migrants and refugees arriving to Europe between January and May 2019 Another 34 per cent of individuals have arrived in Europe through the Western Mediterranean route leading to Spain and the remaining 7 per cent were rescued and brought to Italy and Malta The Eastern Mediterranean Route was also the most active route in the first five months of 2018 making up 46 per cent of registered arrivals Thirty per cent of migrants and refugees were registered in Italy and Malta while the remaining 25 per cent were registered arriving in Spain
Between January and May 2019 Hellenic Authorities reported 14367 new arrivals to Greece making Greece the country with the highest number of arrivals reported so far this year Arrivals this year are 24 per cent lower than the 19154 registered in the first five months of 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea Thirty-eight per cent of the registered population that arrived in the country by sea were of Afghan origin Nationals from the Syrian Arab Republic were the second most registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4) In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin (read more here)
A total 10465 migrants and refugees were registered in Spain (WMR) between January and May 2019 2 per cent less than the 10627 registered in 2018 and 48 per cent more than the 7049 registered in the same period of 2017 Among the total registered migrants arriving to Spain in the first five months of 2019 78 per cent (8056) arrived by sea and the remaining 22 per cent (2409) arrived by land mainly to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in the North of Africa According to available data from the Spanish Ministry
of Interior Morocco is the first declared origin country by migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain between January and April 2019 (28 of the total) Guinea Conakry (15) Mali (14) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and the Senegal (9) (see more here)
Italian authorities reported the arrivals of 1561 migrants and refugees between January and May 2019 Arrivals in the first five months of 2019 have decreased 88 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered and are only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Twenty-two per cent of migrants registered this year were of Tunisian origin followed by those from Pakistan (15) Algeria (13) Iraq (11) and other African and Southern Asian countries (read more here) Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea1 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus as of May 2019 This is almost three times the 1196 reported in the same period last year and three times more than the 960 registered between January and May 2017 According to available data so far (May 2019) the Syrian Arab Republic is the most commonly reported origin country (34 of the total) followed by 49 different nationality groups (read more here)
Authorities in the Western Balkans namely Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Montenegro ndash have observed a significant increase in arrivals in 2019 and have registered a total of 11461 migrants and refugees as of May This is 40 per cent more than the 8242 registered in 2018 in all three countries and nineteen times than the 578 registered between January and May 2017 An increase is also observed in registered entries to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) In the second half of 2018 80 per cent of the overall yearly arrivals were reported which continued into 2019 with the reporting of 372 migrants as of May four times more than the 88 registered in the same period of 2018 (read more here) Iraq Pakistan Algeria Syrian Arab Republic Palestinian Territories and Morocco were the main nationality groups registered in the countries in the region in the first five months of 2019
1 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
HIGHLIGHTS
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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
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Number of asylum seekers
23
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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
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202
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
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ENNA- M AY
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782Arrivals
301 - 525
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39632019 2018
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Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
15
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9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
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T U N I S I A
Legend LegendLegend
I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
0 90 18045Kilometers
e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS
Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region
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Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation
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18
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66
103
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175
481
183
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112
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
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38
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Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic
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42
23
11
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Palestinian Territories Other
52
21
6
6
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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804 80743752
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040
Kilometers
By Land255
MegistiRhodes
Agathonisi
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By Sea2848By Land1954
2019 2018
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1001 - 1350251 - 100076 - 2501 - 75
2019 Departure Point
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by landby sea 2019
2018
Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
19BACK TO CONTENTS
Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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Adult Male Adult Female Children
264
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104
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
25
19
19
13
12
12
Morocco Guinea Conakry
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
Senegal Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
20
Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
S P A I N
A L G E R I A
F R A N C E
M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten
San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten
Playa de las Maspalomas
A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero
Salinasdel Carmen
- M AY
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
1 22
S P A I N
A L G E R I AM O R O C C O
Algeciras
Estrecho
Playa deCastilnovo
Ceuta(Sea)
Cabo dePalos
Maacutelaga Motril
Brentildea
Almeriacutea
COacuteRDOB A
ALMER IacuteA
HUELVA
JAEacuteN
CAacute DIZ
GRAN ADA
SE V ILLA
MAacute LAG A
MURCIA
Kariat - Arkmane Beach
Ceuta
Melilla
Barbate
Tarifa
Bouyafar
Charrana
Melilla
0 50 10025Kilometers
1
Arrivals
251 - 400151 - 25036 - 1501 - 35
2018 Departure Point
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Land Route
by landby sea 2019
2018By Sea1340By Land632
2019
35324142018
Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
411
206
6
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4
0
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CEUTA MELILLA
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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563
78
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289
0 500 1000 1500
Number of resettled persons
2016 2017 2018 2019
MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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ARRIVALS
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
22
CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
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Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
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Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
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500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
69
127
108
15 3 1 8
114
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372
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21
51
243
126
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0
50
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
50
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
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598
0100200300400500600700800900
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
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141
9
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7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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600
700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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pp percentage point
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1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Miral Velika Kladuša Food provision and distribution is provided by the European Union IOM Bosnia and HerzegovinaJanuary 2019
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
Figure 1 Total arrivals (sea and land) in Bulgaria Cyprus Greece Italy Malta and Spain January ndash May 2016 - 2019
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8
TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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Figure 3 Number of registered irregular arrivalsapprehensions in transit countries between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
Source Data IOM National Authorities0 150 30075
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1
2
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72
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107
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Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants The data include number of migrants and refugees in the reception centers and estimations of those self-settled
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
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Port
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301 - 525
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2018
39632019 2018
1
Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
15
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9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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C R O A T I A
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T U N I S I A
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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
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Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region
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Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation
221
18
660
66
103
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175
481
183
681
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112
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906
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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38
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Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic
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42
23
11
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52
21
6
6
5
10
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Syrian Arab Republic Iraq
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
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Kilometers
By Land255
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Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
19BACK TO CONTENTS
Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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264
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
25
19
19
13
12
12
Morocco Guinea Conakry
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
Senegal Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
20
Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
S P A I N
A L G E R I A
F R A N C E
M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten
San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten
Playa de las Maspalomas
A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero
Salinasdel Carmen
- M AY
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
1 22
S P A I N
A L G E R I AM O R O C C O
Algeciras
Estrecho
Playa deCastilnovo
Ceuta(Sea)
Cabo dePalos
Maacutelaga Motril
Brentildea
Almeriacutea
COacuteRDOB A
ALMER IacuteA
HUELVA
JAEacuteN
CAacute DIZ
GRAN ADA
SE V ILLA
MAacute LAG A
MURCIA
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Barbate
Tarifa
Bouyafar
Charrana
Melilla
0 50 10025Kilometers
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251 - 400151 - 25036 - 1501 - 35
2018 Departure Point
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by landby sea 2019
2018By Sea1340By Land632
2019
35324142018
Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
411
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CEUTA MELILLA
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
21BACK TO CONTENTS
563
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0 500 1000 1500
Number of resettled persons
2016 2017 2018 2019
MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
22
CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
72
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13
Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren
Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
Algeria
the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
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72
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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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8
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
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9
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69
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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708
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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G R E E C E
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B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
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Apprehended Migrants
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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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29
7
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Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
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Weekly Arrivals
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500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
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3
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2
31
15
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9
110
34
120
23
85
0
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60
80
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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41 36 39 14 2315
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
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12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
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Sea Route
Land Route
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Figure 2 Arrivals between January and December 2016 - 2018
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8
TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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14
Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
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Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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280
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209
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132
129
102
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Afghanistan
Pakistan
Turkey
Algeria
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
24
13
12 8
7
36
Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
H U N G A R Y
I T A L Y
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S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Percentage of Registered Arrivals by County
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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GIURGIU
MURES
SALAJ IAS I
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OLT
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H E R Z E G O V I N A
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C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
33
23
79
47
83
0
50
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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57
17
8
4 4
4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
546
782
427
224
241
260 38
9
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3
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582
837
108
1
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2
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10
70
20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
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8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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14 5 0
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
347
891
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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
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Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
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Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
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Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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8
TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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SwedenNetherlands
FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Pakistan
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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8
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
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9
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Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
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7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
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Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
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9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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8
TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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Figure 3 Number of registered irregular arrivalsapprehensions in transit countries between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
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9BACK TO CONTENTS
PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
Source Data IOM National Authorities0 150 30075
Kilometers
1
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BULGARIA614
MONTENEGRO206
ROMANIA350
SERBIA3562
NORTHMACEDONIA
72
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107
CROATIA242
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est
Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants The data include number of migrants and refugees in the reception centers and estimations of those self-settled
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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IrelandMalta
SloveniaRomania
LatviaEstonia
DenmarkSwitzerland
LithuaniaPortugalCroatia
LuxembourgAustria
ItalySpain
NorwayBelgium
UKFinland
SwedenNetherlands
FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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14
Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
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Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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52
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040
Kilometers
By Land255
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Farmakonisi
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Kusadasi
Menderes
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EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
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Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
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79
47
83
0
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2018 2019
57
17
8
4 4
4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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28
SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
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Adult Female
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427
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241
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9
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3
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10
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20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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209
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115
8
326
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117
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0
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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2
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14 5 0
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115
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
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SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
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Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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Syrian Arab Republic
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
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Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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TRANSIT COUNTRIES ndash REGISTERED IRREGULAR ARRIVALSAPPREHENSIONS
Rescue operations carried out at the end of June in the Channel of Sicily Italy copy Francesco MalavoltaIOM 2015
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Figure 3 Number of registered irregular arrivalsapprehensions in transit countries between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
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1
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72
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107
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
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ENNA- M AY
2019
782Arrivals
301 - 525
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Land Route
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39632019 2018
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Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
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e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS
Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region
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221
18
660
66
103
792
175
481
183
681
135
858
112
906
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739
112
906
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16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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38
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Democratic Republic of Congo Other
42
23
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52
21
6
6
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Syrian Arab Republic Iraq
Pakistan Other
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
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Kilometers
By Land255
MegistiRhodes
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By Sea2848By Land1954
2019 2018
Arrivals
1001 - 1350251 - 100076 - 2501 - 75
2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
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by landby sea 2019
2018
Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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Adult Male Adult Female Children
264
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
25
19
19
13
12
12
Morocco Guinea Conakry
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
Senegal Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
20
Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
S P A I N
A L G E R I A
F R A N C E
M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten
San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten
Playa de las Maspalomas
A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero
Salinasdel Carmen
- M AY
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1 22
S P A I N
A L G E R I AM O R O C C O
Algeciras
Estrecho
Playa deCastilnovo
Ceuta(Sea)
Cabo dePalos
Maacutelaga Motril
Brentildea
Almeriacutea
COacuteRDOB A
ALMER IacuteA
HUELVA
JAEacuteN
CAacute DIZ
GRAN ADA
SE V ILLA
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Kariat - Arkmane Beach
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Barbate
Tarifa
Bouyafar
Charrana
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0 50 10025Kilometers
1
Arrivals
251 - 400151 - 25036 - 1501 - 35
2018 Departure Point
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by landby sea 2019
2018By Sea1340By Land632
2019
35324142018
Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
411
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CEUTA MELILLA
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
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Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
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Radauti58 | 150
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
71
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94
199
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90
115
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7
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
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3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
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15 3 1 8
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
0100200300400500600700800900
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ec -
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
237 41
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141
9
255
7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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600
700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
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AL JABALAL GHARBI
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Rescued Migrants
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24
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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PRESENCE OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE REGION ndash CHANGES OVER TIME
Country May 2017 May 2018 May 2019
Greece 62193 59935 687142
Republic of North Macedonia 39 74 72
Serbia 6147 2703 3562
Croatia 578 340 242
Slovenia 256 439 314
Bulgaria 2056 883 614
Cyprus 361 227
Romania 396 350
Montenegro 206
Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) 24 49 107
Bosnia and Herzegovina 7684
Italy3 177505 167739 112906
Number of asylum seekers
23
2 Sum of available information excluding the figure on self-settled migrants and asylum seekers
3 Data for 2017 is the final yearly data reflecting migrantsrsquo presence as of end of the year
Migrant Presence Location Sea Route Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM2 Does not include migrants in centres for repriationexpulsion
Source Data IOM National Authorities0 150 30075
Kilometers
1
2
BULGARIA614
MONTENEGRO206
ROMANIA350
SERBIA3562
NORTHMACEDONIA
72
KOSOVO(SCR 1244)
107
CROATIA242
SLOVENIA314
BOSNIA ANDHERZEGOVINA
7684
ITALY1129062
GREECE687141
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and refugees are accommodated as of end of the month
Number of accommodated asylum seekers 1 Estimated number based on available data as of end of month for different types of accommodation facilities excluding the number of self-settled migrants
est
Number of accommodated asylum seekers and present migrants The data include number of migrants and refugees in the reception centers and estimations of those self-settled
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10
Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
617344346667175102175202206
220376614
12271230137615361578
38234250
7881
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
IrelandMalta
SloveniaRomania
LatviaEstonia
DenmarkSwitzerland
LithuaniaPortugalCroatia
LuxembourgAustria
ItalySpain
NorwayBelgium
UKFinland
SwedenNetherlands
FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
77
6
3
13
Adult Males
Adult Females
Accompanied Children
UASC217
1 333
5 545
9
156
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160
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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14
Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
Sabratah
Sfax
Zarzis
Patras
Al Huwariyah
Kelibia
Sousse
Sorman Zawiya
ZuwaraAl-KhumsGarabulli
Mahdia
Kalamata
I T A LYA L B A N I A
A L G E R I A
G R E E C E
L I B Y A
T U N I S I A
PALERMO
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ENNA- M AY
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2018 Departure Point
2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Italian Authorities 0 90 18045Kilometers
1 2
1
2
2018
39632019 2018
1
Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
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13 11
9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
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18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
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1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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Apprehended Migrants
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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
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Pakistan
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
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15
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
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44
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8
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41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
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Pakistan
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89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
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Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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pp percentage point
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Figure 3 Number of Syrian refugees resettled from Turkey to Europe (EEA) between April 2016 and May 2019
POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
ITALYOn 2 February 2017 Italyrsquos Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Libyaacutes National Reconciliation Government to reduce the number of departures from Libya to Italy A day after 3 February 2017 Members of the European Council drafted the Malta Declaration at an informal summit held in Malta During the summit 28 EU heads of state discussed the external dimensions of migration focusing mainly on undertaking actions to significantly reduce migratory flows break the business model of smugglers and save lives (Malta Declaration) In addition to that the Italian Government and the EU provided trainings to the Libyan Coast Guard to improve their capacity to execute rescue operations This had a significant impact on the number of arrivals in Italy in 2017 causing a twofold decrease in the number of arrivals between the second and third quarters of the year (59460 in Q2 versus 21957 in Q3) It also caused an overall decrease in the number of arrivals in 2018 which can be seen when compared to the number of arrivals in the same period in 2017 (eg 119369 arrivals in 2017 compared to 23370 in 2018) The decrease continued in the first three months of 2019 when authorities registered only 524 arrivals to Italy ndash 92 per cent less than the 6289 registered in the same period of 2018 and 98 per cent less than 24292 registered between January and March 2017
RECEPTION SYSTEM IN SPAINIn response to the increased number of arrivals in Spain during 2018 in the summer months authorities opened two new types of centers First type are Centers for temporary attention of Migrants (CATE ndash Centro de Atenciόn Temporal de Extranjeros) intended for assistance provision and registration of migrants who arrive on the Coast of Andalusia during the first 72 hours after their rescue By the end of the year two centers of such kind were opened in Algeciras (Cadiz) and Motril (Granada) The second type are Centers for temporary reception emergency and referral (CAED ndash Centro Temporal de Acogida Emergencia y Derivaciόn) managed by the Spanish Red Cross that oversees the provision of health psychological social and interpretation services At the end of December 2018 three such centers were operational in Chiclana (Cadiz) Merida and Guadix (Grenada) (read more here)
The figure include the number of Syrian refugees assistaed by IOM Turkey through the 11 resettlement scheme as well as other bilateral programs Between April 2016 and May 2019 a total of 25154 Syrian refugees have departed to European countries Source IOM
EU-TURKEY STATEMENTIn response to the arrival of almost one million migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa through the Eastern Mediterranean route in the second half of 2015 and the first three months of 2016 on 18 March 2016 the European Union (EU) and Turkey agreed on a plan to end irregular migration flows from Turkey to the EU The document states that from 20 March 2016 all persons who do not have a right to international protection in Greece will be returned to Turkey based on the Readmission Agreement from 2002 signed between the countries The whole document is available here and for the last report on Relocation and Resettlement please check here When comparing arrival trends from the first quarter ( January ndash March) of 2016 a significant decrease is observed in entries to Greece According to available data in the first quarter of 2016 there were 152617 arrivals to Greece by land and sea 35 times more than the 4407 reported in the same period of 2017 A comparison of the first quarter of 2017 and 2018 then reflects an increase by 60 per cent (4407 in 2016 to 7343 in 2017) Arrivals continued to increase in 2019 with 8162 arrivals reported between January and March 11 per cent more than the same period last year and the highest number of arrivals to Europe when compared to the Western and Central Mediterranean routes where as of March 7014 and 524 arrivals were registered respectively
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LuxembourgAustria
ItalySpain
NorwayBelgium
UKFinland
SwedenNetherlands
FranceGermany
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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39632019 2018
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Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
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66
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16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic
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Democratic Republic of Congo Other
42
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52
21
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6
5
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Syrian Arab Republic Iraq
Pakistan Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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804 80743752
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040
Kilometers
By Land255
MegistiRhodes
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By Sea2848By Land1954
2019 2018
Arrivals
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2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
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by landby sea 2019
2018
Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
72
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13
Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren
Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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201
209
573
115
8
326
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117
6
0
200
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
Legend LegendLegend
S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
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94
199
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90
115
122 13
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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708
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3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
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8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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2017 2018 2019
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14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
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27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
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20
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
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618
0
100
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
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85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
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ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
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C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
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25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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0 20 4010Kilometers
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Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
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ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
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ORI
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INTE
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NAT
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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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GLOBAL COMPACT ON MIGRATION
In December 2018 the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration was held in Marrakech Morocco The compact comprises 23 objectives and was adopted by world leaders on 10 December with 152 votes in favor 5 against and 12 abstentions The first of the 23 objectives is to ldquocollect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesrdquo See here for more information
CALL FOR REGIONAL DISEMBARKATION
In an effort to tackle the record rate of drownings in the Mediterranean Sea witnessed in 2018 IOM and UNHCR appealed to European leaders in October 2018 to confront the negative political discourse regarding migrants and refugees arriving by boat Over 2299 have died in their efforts to reach Europe by sea in 2018 and 764 so far in 2019 The workable regional arrangement initiated by IOM and UNHCR is a comprehensive approach to sea rescues that would increase the predictability and efficiency of disembarkation missions by means of common procedures Alongside this proposal both organizations encouraged responsibility-sharing amongst European leaders and the implementation of the agreements formed in the Valetta Political Declaration and Plan of Action See here for more information
TRC Borići Bihać Direct assistanceIOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2018
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12
ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
77
6
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13
Adult Males
Adult Females
Accompanied Children
UASC217
1 333
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9
156
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145
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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14
Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
Sabratah
Sfax
Zarzis
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Al Huwariyah
Kelibia
Sousse
Sorman Zawiya
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ENNA- M AY
2019
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301 - 525
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2018 Departure Point
2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
Land Route
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2018
39632019 2018
1
Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
15
13 11
9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
F R I U L IV E N E Z I A
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
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Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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Pakistan
Algeria
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Turkey
Other
30
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8
22
Pakistan
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Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
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Accompanied Children 92
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
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9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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ITALYDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period authorities in Italy registered a total of 782 new arrivals three times more than the 255 reported in the previous month and representing half of all arrivals registered in 2019 Arrivals in May are 80 per cent less than the 3963 registered in May 2018 and only a fragment of the 22993 registered in May 2017 Arrivals in Italy this year are the lowest reported since 2014
As of May a total of 1561 migrants and refugees were reported to have arrived in Italy in 2019 This is an 88 per cent decrease in comparison with the same period of 2018 when 13430 arrivals were registered
and only a fragment of the 60228 reported between January and May 2017 Available data indicates that the majority of arrived migrants and refugees in 2019 were adult males (77) 6 per cent adult female 3 per cent accompanied children and 13 per cent unaccompanied and separated children
According to the Italian MOI4 Tunisia represents the first declared country of origin for migrants registered arriving in Italy in 2019 A total of 347 migrants and refugees (22 of the total) declared Tunisian nationality followed by Pakistan (18) Algeria (15) Iraq (13) and other African and Southern Asian countries
4 IOM data is adjusted according to the official figures provided by Italian Ministry of Interior twice a week
COUNTRIES OF FIRST ARRIVAL
Figure 4 Monthly arrivals in Italy 2014 ndash 2019
Tunisian nationals also made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (22 of the total) followed by migrants from Eritrea5 (18) Nigeria (7) Sudan (6) and Cocircte drsquoIvoire (6)
Most migrants and refugees arriving in Italy by sea are reported to have departed from Libya (39) Other main reported countries of departure are Turkey (27) and Tunisia (22) followed by Algeria and Greece Tunisian nationals departed from Tunisia and Pakistani nationals departed from Greece6
5 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
6 Calculations based on DTM Flow Monitoring data
Figure 5 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals in 2019
77
6
3
13
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Adult Females
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1 333
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Unaccompanied and Separated Children
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
Sabratah
Sfax
Zarzis
Patras
Al Huwariyah
Kelibia
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Sorman Zawiya
ZuwaraAl-KhumsGarabulli
Mahdia
Kalamata
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PozzalloPort
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ENNA- M AY
2019
782Arrivals
301 - 525
151 - 300
61 - 150
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2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
Land Route
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1
2
2018
39632019 2018
1
Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
15
13 11
9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
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T U N I S I A
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I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
0 90 18045Kilometers
e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS
Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region
lt 3 000 lt 6 000 lt 11 000 lt 16 000
Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation
221
18
660
66
103
792
175
481
183
681
135
858
112
906
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739
112
906
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
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38
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Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic
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42
23
11
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Palestinian Territories Other
52
21
6
6
5
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
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804 80743752
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Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040
Kilometers
By Land255
MegistiRhodes
Agathonisi
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By Sea2848By Land1954
2019 2018
Arrivals
1001 - 1350251 - 100076 - 2501 - 75
2019 Departure Point
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by landby sea 2019
2018
Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
264
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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Sea Land
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
19BACK TO CONTENTS
Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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7
Adult Male Adult Female Children
264
44
280
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2
492
222 351
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104
9
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258
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108
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
25
19
19
13
12
12
Morocco Guinea Conakry
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
Senegal Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
25
20
20
11
10
14
Guinea Conakry Morocco
Mali Cocircte dIvoire
The Gambia Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
20
Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
S P A I N
A L G E R I A
F R A N C E
M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten
San Bartolomeacute deTirajana - Playade San Agustiacuten
Playa de las Maspalomas
A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero
Salinasdel Carmen
- M AY
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOMSource Data IOM Spanish Authorities Salvamento Maritimo Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
1 22
S P A I N
A L G E R I AM O R O C C O
Algeciras
Estrecho
Playa deCastilnovo
Ceuta(Sea)
Cabo dePalos
Maacutelaga Motril
Brentildea
Almeriacutea
COacuteRDOB A
ALMER IacuteA
HUELVA
JAEacuteN
CAacute DIZ
GRAN ADA
SE V ILLA
MAacute LAG A
MURCIA
Kariat - Arkmane Beach
Ceuta
Melilla
Barbate
Tarifa
Bouyafar
Charrana
Melilla
0 50 10025Kilometers
1
Arrivals
251 - 400151 - 25036 - 1501 - 35
2018 Departure Point
2019 Departure Point
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by landby sea 2019
2018By Sea1340By Land632
2019
35324142018
Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
411
206
6
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4
0
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CEUTA MELILLA
2018 2019
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
21BACK TO CONTENTS
563
78
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289
0 500 1000 1500
Number of resettled persons
2016 2017 2018 2019
MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
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Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
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Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
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Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
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Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
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Radauti58 | 150
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
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143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
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708
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500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
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3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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19
37
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126
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
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86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
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7
514 61
7
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418
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598
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
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7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
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0
500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
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2017 2018 2019
Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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IES
DEM
OGR
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NAT
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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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49BACK TO CONTENTS
Known entry points
Since the beginning of the year about 72 landing events where reported by Italian authorities Most recorded disembarkations took place in Sicily and particularly in Lampedusa and Pantelleria A smaller number of events also was registered in Sardinia (Teulada SantrsquoAntioco) Calabria (Crotone) and Apulia (Leuca)
Arrivals from Tunisia Algeria Turkey and Greece are normally the result of autonomous landings or of rescue operations conducted very close to Italian shores Arrivals from Libya are brought to Italy following search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea which are conducted less and less frequently by the Italian Coast Guard by the Italy and other EU navy and by NGOsrsquo vessels The EU Operation Sophia is currently operative only with drones and aircrafts Most frequently mentioned departure points by those arriving in Italy are Zuwarah (Libya) Patras (Greece) Zarzis (Tunisia) and Annaba (Algeria)
No official estimate on the number of migrants entering Italy by land and air borders is provided by Italian authorities Nevertheless according to media report and IOM operations in the North of Italy there is a continuous flow of migrants and refugees entering Italy by land in Trieste and Gorizia from Slovenia and the so-called Balkan route most of whom then try to move towards the border with France or Switzerland
Table 1 Arrivals by sea - Nationality and agesex breakdown of top 10 declared nationality groups January ndash May 2019
Declared nationality Total Adult
MalesAdult
Females AC UASC
Total 1561 100 1206 93 54 208
Tunisia 347 22 270 9 14 54
Pakistan 232 15 190 0 13 29
Algeria 201 13 195 2 0 4
Iraq 165 11 96 26 10 33
Bangladesh 145 9 117 0 0 28
Cocircte drsquoIvoire 66 4 35 27 1 3
Egypt 40 3 37 0 0 3
Sudan 38 2 29 1 6 2
Guinea 36 2 19 0 0 17
Morocco 35 2 33 1 0 1
Others 256 16 185 27 10 34
May 3 ndash A new protocol between the Italian Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Foreign Affairs the SantrsquoEgidio Community and the Conferenza Episcopale Italiana has been signed for a total of 600 asylum seekers to be transferred from Ethiopia Jordan and Niger through the so called ldquohumanitarian corridorsrdquo (here)
May 14 ndash After 2 years of investigation prosecutors in Catania have dropped the accusations of collusion between the NGO ProActiva Open Arms and human traffickers in the Central Mediterranean The NGO was accused of criminal conspiracy to facilitate irregular migration (here)
May 21 ndash The TAR (Tribunal) of Reggio Calabria has overruled the order of exclusion of the municipality of Riace from the SPRAR system given by the Ministry of Interior (here) The Riace ldquomodelrdquo was regarded as a well-known example of solidarity and could be re-admitted into the SPRARSIPROIMI reception system
May 22 ndash During May the new surge in migrant arrivals by sea in Italy corresponds to improving weather conditions and more departures from Libya where conflict is exacerbating The Italian Ministry of Interior has admitted that Libya cannot be considered a safe country and that the international community should work to bring back
peace (here) after he has claimed for months that the country was a safe port for disembarkations
May 30 ndash The Italy Navy vessel Cigala Fulgosi has carried out a rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean taking 100 people on board after some stalling between Italy and Malta The vessel has disembarked the rescued individuals in the port of Genoa a city in the north of the country after 2 days of navigation (here)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
PortoBadisco
RoccellaIonicaPort
Lampedusa
Port
Santa Maria di Leuca
PantelleriaPort
BrindisiPort
Trapani
Port
Sabratah
Sfax
Zarzis
Patras
Al Huwariyah
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Sorman Zawiya
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Kalamata
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PozzalloPort
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ENNA- M AY
2019
782Arrivals
301 - 525
151 - 300
61 - 150
1 - 60
2018 Departure Point
2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Italian Authorities 0 90 18045Kilometers
1 2
1
2
2018
39632019 2018
1
Known exit points
Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
22
15
13 11
9
30
Tunisia Pakistan
Algeria Iraq
Bangladesh Others
18
22
7 6 6
41
Eritrea7 Tunisia
Nigeria Sudan
Cocircte dIvoire Other
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
I T A LY
F R I U L IV E N E Z I A
G I U L I A
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C R O A T I A
F R A N C E
H U N G A R Y
S L O V E N I A
S W I T Z E R L A N D
T U N I S I A
Legend LegendLegend
I T A L YM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM
Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors
0 90 18045Kilometers
e nd o f M ay 2 0 1 9112906 PR ES EN T M IG R A N TS
Distr ibution o f M igrants in Reception Centers by Region
lt 3 000 lt 6 000 lt 11 000 lt 16 000
Source Italian Ministry of Interior The data does not include CPR centres for forced repatriation
221
18
660
66
103
792
175
481
183
681
135
858
112
906
0
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2019
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906
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May-18 May-19
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16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
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38
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4
24
Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic
Palestinian Territories Iraq
Democratic Republic of Congo Other
42
23
11
3
2
19
Syrian Arab Republic Iraq
Afghanistan Cameroon
Palestinian Territories Other
52
21
6
6
5
10
Turkey Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic Iraq
Pakistan Other
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804 80743752
7213
11080
10615
0
5000
10000
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20000
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2017 2018 2019
Land Sea
Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
B U L G A R I A
I T A L Y
T U R K E Y
A R R I V A L S T O G R E E C E - M AY
By Sea2898
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Hellenic Coast Guard0 80 16040
Kilometers
By Land255
MegistiRhodes
Agathonisi
Chios
Farmakonisi
Leros
Lesbos
Samos
Symi
Kos
OinoussesG R E E C E T U R K E Y
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THESSALONIKI
ARKADIA
FLORINA
TRIK ALA
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GREBENA
FTHIOTIDA
KARDITSA
EVVOIA
LAKONIA
ARTA
MESSINIA
LARISA
IMATHIA
VOIOTIACesme
Dikili
Ayvacik
Kusadasi
Menderes
Foca
Didim
Ayvalik
Seferihisar
Enez
Gokceada
Selcuk
By Sea2848By Land1954
2019 2018
Arrivals
1001 - 1350251 - 100076 - 2501 - 75
2019 Departure Point
Sea Route
Land Route
by landby sea 2019
2018
Type of facilitiesNumber of accommodated migrants and refugees
Islands 16312
Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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19BACK TO CONTENTS
Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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201
209
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115
8
326
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117
6
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
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Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
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3
15
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2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
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8
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
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7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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Kilometers
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Relocation within Europe
After the closure of the EU relocation mechanism IOM supports national authorities in the procedures to relocate some of the migrants and refugees arriving by sea to other EU countries with which the Italian authorities have found an agreement Between August and December 2018 IOM assisted the relocation of 142 migrants and refugees to France Germany Portugal and Spain
In February 2019 IOM has assisted the relocation to France of 6 individuals (2 from Senegal 2 from Guinea 1 from Sudan 1 from Cocircte drsquoIvoire) made possible by an ad-hoc agreement between Italian and French authorities
So far in 2019 IOM has also assisted the transfer of 25 children to the United Kingdom within the framework of the DUBS project More transfers are scheduled for the month of July
Resettlement and Humanitarian Corridors
IOM Italy manages a resettlement program financed by the Ministry of Interior under which 400 beneficiaries have been resettled to Italy in 2018 from Libya Jordan Lebanon Sudan Turkey Seventy-seven per cent of them were Syrian nationals
Since the beginning of 2019 201 refugees have been assisted by IOM in their resettlement to Italy 79 per cent of them are Syrian nationals with the rest being from Sudan Palestinian Territories and Libya Departures took place from Lebanon Jordan Sudan and Libya
Over the past three years a consortium of faith-based organizations (Comunitagrave di SantrsquoEgidio Federazione delle Chiese Evangeliche in Italia and Tavola Valdese) organizes self-funded humanitarian corridors in agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Interior A total of more than 2300 migrants and refugees have been admitted in Italy since February 2016 with beneficiaries granted reception and integration services by the promoting organizations
Humanitarian corridors and evacuations from Libya to Italy assisted by other UN agencies have been also registered during the reporting period
7 The information on nationality breakdown provided in this report is based on the nationality declared by migrants as reported by the Italian Ministry of Interior
Figure 6 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2019
Figure 7 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Italy between January and May 2018
Map 1 Main departure points from Libya and landing points in Italy (May 2019)
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Some migrants arrived by sea try to move to other European countries and formal and informal transit camps are active at border areas with neighbouring countries (France Switzerland and Austria)
Ventimiglia remains the main bottleneck for migrants and refugees who are trying to cross the border with France Also Bardonecchia (ItalyFrance) Como (ItalySwitzerland) and to a lesser extent Bolzano (ItalyAustria) are other border cities where transiting migrants gather and organize to move northwards The Italian authorities transfer migrants from Ventimiglia to the hotspot in Taranto on a regular basis to decrease pressure at the border and reduce secondary movements
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
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EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
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Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
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Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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ARGES
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MEHEDINTI
S IB IU
B O S N I AA N D
H E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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R O M A N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
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2018 2019
57
17
8
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4
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Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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28
SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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326
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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2
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14 5 0
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
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SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
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Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Bangladesh
Afghanistan
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Migrants in reception centers
According to the data provided by the Italian Ministry of Interior migrants hosted in reception centres of various types throughout the country are 112906 in May 2019 This is a 33 per cent decrease since May 2018 Five regions ndash Lombardy Emilia Romagna Latium Piedmont and Campania ndash host almost half of all migrants in reception (49)
The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing due to the decrease in arrivals and to recent legislative changes which have also affected the criteria to be granted a shelter in the reception system The number of migrants and refugees in reception is decreasing at a faster pace in the regions of the south than in the rest of the country
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in dedicated reception facilities is also decreasing According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies around 8131 unaccompanied migrant children were in reception at the end of April 20198 which represent a 39 per cent decrease compared to April 2018 Children coming from Albania Egypt the Gambia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Pakistan represent 49 per cent of all those registered and present in reception
8 Last available data
Map 2 Distribution of migrants in reception centers in Italy by region (May 2019)
Data as of end of May 2019 Data for previous years represents the final yearly data reported at the end of December Source Italia MOI Note this data does not include CPR (centres for forced repatriation)
Figure 8 Occupancy in the reception centers yearly overview 2013 - 2019
Figure 9 Occupancy in the reception centers in Italy in May comparison 2018 ndash 2019
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16
GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
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Open Accommodation Facilities on the mainland 18708
UNHCR Accommodation Scheme on the mainland 22313
EKKA shelters for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) 2788
Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
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Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
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Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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ILFOV
GORJ
ARGES
BISTRITA-NASAUD
MEHEDINTI
S IB IU
B O S N I AA N D
H E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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R O M A N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
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2018 2019
57
17
8
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4
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Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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28
SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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326
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
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SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
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Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
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Weekly Arrivals
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Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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C R O A T I A
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M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Turkey
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89
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
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Nigeria 22 -
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Female
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Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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GREECEDevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) Hellenic authorities registered 3153 migrants and refugees who arrived in Greece by sea and land This is 3 per cent more than the previous month when 3052 arrivals were registered a 33 per cent decrease from the 4802 reported in May 2018 and 40 per cent more than the 2246 reported in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 14367 migrants and refugees have been registered this is 24 per cent less than the 19154 in 2018 and 79 per cent more than the 8017 reported in 2017 Twenty-six per cent of all migrants and refugees registered arriving in Greece so far crossed into the country through land routes and the remaining 74 per cent arrived by sea
Afghanistan is the most commonly reported country of origin as of May 2019 declared by 38 per cent of registered migrants and refugees arriving by sea to Greece Migrants from the Syrian Arab Republic represent the second largest nationality group registered (14) followed by those arriving from Palestinian Territories (10) Iraq (10) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (4) The remaining 24 per cent is distributed among 45 different nationality groups In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented the most commonly reported country of origin (42) followed by those arriving from Iraq (23) Afghanistan (11) Cameroon (3) and Palestinian Territories (2) The profile of registered nationalities started changing in the second half of 2018 when an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals was observed that continued until the end of the year leading to Afghanistan being the first registered nationality group among the overall arrivals recorded in 2018 Similar trend continued in the first four months of 2019 In addition to that DTM flow monitoring data from the Evros region in the North Greece shows that the majority of migrants (52) who were registered arriving from Turkey to Greece mainly by land were of Turkish origin followed by Afghanistan (21) the Syrian Arab Republic (6) Iraq (6) and Pakistan (5)
Figure 11 Land and sea arrivals in January ndash May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 12 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2019
Figure 13 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals by sea in Greece between January and May 2018
Figure 14 Nationality breakdown of tracked land arrivals Source DTM Flow Monitoring January ndash May 2019
Figure 10 Arrivals between January ndash May 2016 ndash 2019
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
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Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
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Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
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15
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23
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17
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
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15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
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Female
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Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Migrant presence
According to the latest available data from IOM Athens and national authorities there were an estimated 687149 migrants and refugees in different accommodation facilities on the Greek mainland and islands at the end of May 2019 A slight increase compared to the 67409 reported in the previous reporting period (April 2019) and a 15 per cent increase compared to 59935 registered at the end of May 2018 An estimated 24 per cent of people registered as residing in official reception facilities in Greece at the end of May 2019 were registered in the facilities on the islands while the remaining 76 per cent were registered in different types of accommodation facilities and shelters on the mainland
9 Note that this figure does not include the number of self-settled migrants in Greece It is estimated that some 20000 individuals reside in privately arranged accommodation
Known entry points
According to the available data for May 2019 Lesbos Samos and Chios (in descending order) are the main entry points for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea similar to the previous reporting period (1-30 April) with a difference of Kos which received more new arrivals than Chios when compared to May 2019 Available data indicates the majority of those who arrived in the country by land in 2019 came from the Edirne province in Turkey to the Evros region in Greece
Map 3 Main entry points to Greece Mayndash 2018 and 2019
G R E E C E
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I T A L Y
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Reception and Identification Centres on the mainland 218
Detention Centres on the mainland 1962
IOM Accommodation scheme for vulnerable migrants 6413
Total 68714
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18
Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
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23
34
211
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Iraq
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
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Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
Legend LegendLegend
S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
71
133
94
199
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90
115
122 13
7
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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19
37
69
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15 3 1 8
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126
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
0100200300400500600700800900
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Weekly Arrivals
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141
9
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7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
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0
500
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1500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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600
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Figure 16 Proportion of land and sea arrivals registered in January and Mayl 2019
SPAINDevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1972 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea and land Arrivals during this reporting period are 33 per cent more than the previous month when 1479 were registered and 90 per cent more than the 1036 registered in March this year Arrivals in January (4612) remain the highest reported in 2019 Further on arrivals in May are 50 per cent less than the same period of 2018 when 3937 were reported by the Spanish authorities and two times more than the 945 registered in May 2017
The total number of arrivals between January and May 2019 reflect a 2 per cent decrease when compared to 2018 when 10627 migrants and refugees were registered and a 48 per cent increase compared to the 7049 registered between January and May 2017 An estimated 78 per cent (8156) of migrants and refugees who arrived in Spain in 2019 used sea routes and the remaining 22 per cent arrived by land to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (2409) Available data as of May indicates that seventy-nine per cent of overall migrant and refugee entries to Spain in the first five months of the year have used the sea route by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar the Alboran Sea and the Western African Route to the Canary Islands
Figure 15 Sea and land arrivals between January and May comparison 2015 - 201910
10 Monthly breakdown for 2015 and 2016 does not include land arrivals which became available only at the end of the year and were added to the yearly totals instead
Demographic profile
According to information provided by the Spanish Ministry of Interior Moroccan nationals comprised a quarter of all arrivals (28) between January and May 2019 followed by migrants and refugees from Guinea Conakry (16) Mali (15)
Cocircte drsquoIvoire (10) and Senegal (9) In the same period of 2018 the most popular countries of origin reported were Guinea Conakry (25) Morocco (20) Mali (20) Cocircte drsquoIvoire (11) and The Gambia (10)
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 80 per cent of sea arrivals were adult males 13 per cent were adult females and 7 per cent were children
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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Ovcha Kupel127 | 860
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
Algeria
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Other
24
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7
36
Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
H U N G A R Y
I T A L Y
M O N T E N E G R O
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S L O V E N I A
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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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MURES
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CALARASI
CARAS-SEVERIN
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BIHOR
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C R O A T I A
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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
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23
79
47
83
0
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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57
17
8
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4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
546
782
427
224
241
260 38
9
349 48
3
410
582
837
108
1
164
2
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10
70
20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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5
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Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
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8
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Pakistan
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
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9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
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7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
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Apprehended Migrants
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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
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Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Figure 20 Sea arrivals to Spain comparison 2015 ndash 2019
Sea arrivals
During this reporting period a total of 1340 migrants and refugees arrived in Spain by sea including both the Western Mediterranean and the Western African Route This is 62 per cent less than the 3523 recorded in May 2018 and 60 per cent more than the 835 recorded in May 2017 The number of sea arrivals in May increased by 23 per cent compared to the previous month and the total number of migrants and refugees who arrived by sea
to Spain in 2019 is still the highest reported in the five months of the year since 2015 The 8056 sea arrivals in 2019 so far are almost equal to the 8150 reported in the same period 2018 With regards to the arrivals to the Canary Islands also known as the Western African Route the arrivals are showing a steady increase from est 121 registered between January and May 2018 to est 397 registered in the same period this year
Main entry points
Estimated 68 per cent of arrivals recorded in May 2019 were via sea The most common way to cross the sea and reach the Spanish shores is by using small inflatable boats commonly known in Spanish as pateras According to updates as of May 2019 the Spanish rescue teams intercepted a total of 42 small boats while the total number of disembarkations since the beginning of the present year equals 216 Based on IOM estimates and official sources the largest part of the search and rescue operations took place in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea Accordingly 31 per cent of the disembarkations took place on the port of Motril 27 per cent at the Port of Algeciras 8 per cent at different locations of the Canary Islands and the rest (34) took place at the ports of Cadiz Malaga Cartagena Almeria and Ceuta and Melilla
11Figure 17 Nationality breakdown of arrivals to Spain between January and May 2019
11 Last available data
Figure 18 Nationality breakdown of registered sea arrivals to Spain between January and May 2018
Figure 19 AgeSex breakdown of sea arrivals between January and May 2019 estimates based on DTM flow monitoring data12
12 Calculation is based on available information for a total of 5476 sea arrivals (67 of the total of 8150 sea arrivals registered in Spain between January and May2019)
80
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20
Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
S P A I N
A L G E R I A
F R A N C E
M O R O C C OArguineguiacuten
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Playa de las Maspalomas
A R R I V A L S T O S P A I N CalaMariscadero
Salinasdel Carmen
- M AY
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Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla
In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
411
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Number of resettled persons
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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ARRIVALS
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
72
15
13
Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren
Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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Kofinou Reception Centre227 | 400
C Y P R U S
LEFKOSIA
AMMOCHOSTOS
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KERYNEIA
LARNAK APAFOS
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
29
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9
21
AfghanistanIraqthe Islamic Republic of IranSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyOther
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24
5
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596
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4
132
8
120
1
48 50
280
674
209
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132
129
102
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150
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318
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1400
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2016 2017 2018 2019
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Banya6 | 70
Ovcha Kupel127 | 860
Vrazhdebna60 | 370
Voenna Rampa118 | 800
Harmanli93 | 2710
Busmantsi3 | 460 B U L G A R I A
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Elhovo
Lubimets350
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9614 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
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100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
A L B A N I A
A U S T R I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
H U N G A R Y
I T A L Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
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79
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83
0
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2018 2019
57
17
8
4 4
4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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28
SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
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782
427
224
241
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9
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3
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1
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10
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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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326
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
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14 5 0
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90
115
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
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SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
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5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
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24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Figure 21 Land arrivals to Ceuta and Melilla January and May 2018 - 201913
13 Source DTM Flow Monitoring Registry
Map 4 Main arrival points to Spain in May comparison 2018 - 2019
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In May 2019 a total of 632 individuals were recorded entering through the two Spanish autonomous regions located in Northern Africa Of the total 151 border crossings were registered in Ceuta (24) and the remaining 481 (76) in Melilla Land arrivals this month are 63 per cent higher than the previous reporting period (April 2019) when 391 arrivals were recorded and and April 2018 when 448 arrivals were recorded and 54 per cent higher than the same period last year when 414 arrivals were recorded Overall the total number of land arrivals this year (2409) marks a slight decrease when compared to the same period last year (2477 land arrivals between January and May 2018)
Resettlement
IOM Spain manages a resettlement program financed by the Spanish ministry of Labour Migration and Social Security The first resettlement program under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Commission initiated in April 2016 and concluded in June 2018 The second Program started in October 2018 and it is planned to conclude in June 2019 Within this period Spain has committed to resettle a total of 1000 Syrian refugees temporarily residing in Turkey and Jordan In October and November 2018 the Spanish Government ndash with the support of IOM ndash conducted two selection missions The first one was held in Amman Jordan and the second one in Ankara Turkey From the beginning of the two programs until the end of April 2019 a total of 2001 Syrian refugees have been resettled to Spain
Figure 22 Resettlements to Spain - 2016 - 2019
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
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Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
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39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Turkey
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
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ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
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69
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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708
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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G R E E C E
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B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
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Apprehended Migrants
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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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29
7
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Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
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Weekly Arrivals
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500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
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3
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2
31
15
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9
110
34
120
23
85
0
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60
80
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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41 36 39 14 2315
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
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12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
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Sea Route
Land Route
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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MALTADevelopments during the reporting period
During the reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) 376 migrants disembarked in Malta The disembarkations were the result of 3 rescue operations including the one of 29 May when 75 migrants were found stranded on a tuna pen (see here) Arrivals in May 2019 were almost six times higher than the 64 reported the previous month (1 ndash 30 April 2019) and represent an absolute increase compared to May last year when no disembarkations were reported
As per IOM estimates a total of 684 migrants disembarked in Malta between January and May 2019
According to available data for 2018 the first arrivals in 2018 were reported in June with a group of 235 migrants disembarked in Malta from MV Lifeline The total number of arrivals in Malta in 2018 reached 1445 by the end of the year14 Furthermore arrivals in Malta in 2019 so far have already exceeded the yearly totals registered in 2014 2015 2016 and 2017 (569 106 24 and 20 respectively)
Figure 24 Arrivals in Malta 2013 ndash 2019 Source The Government of Malta - The National Statistics Office and IOM
Map 5 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity and overall occupancy in Malta December 201815
14 As per IOM estimates
15 Last available data
Monthly breakdown for previous years was not available
Figure 23 Arrivals in Malta January ndash May 201916
Migrant Presence
According to a report published by the Asylum Information Database (AIDA)17 there are six open reception centres active in Malta as part of the reception system supervised by the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) In October 2015 following a termination of a contract with an NGO that had been previously running the Marsa Open Centre one of the largest reception centres the daily management of the centre reverted to AWAS This facility now includes the Initial Reception Centre (IRC) which was set up in 2015 in order to process medical clearances age and vulnerability assessments and registration and where newly arrived migrants are accommodated Since the policy change in June 2018 the IRC functions as a closed centre before residents are either transferred to an open center or relocated
The total capacity of the open reception centres is approximately 1500 places and a total of some 1182 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in open reception facilities at the end of December 201818 ndash a 30 per cent increase compared to 913 reported at the end of 2017 Two out of the six open reception facilities are run by NGOs under the overall administrative management of AWAS The NGO Malta Emigrants Commission provides a certain number of private housing units (with a capacity of 310) mainly to identified vulnerable persons which are considered as one Centre for the purposes of the AIDA report
16 Source Government of Malta (official press releases) and IOM
17 More info here
18 Last available data
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ARRIVALS
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
72
15
13
Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren
Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9227 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
29
24 8
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AfghanistanIraqthe Islamic Republic of IranSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyOther
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596
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4
132
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120
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48 50
280
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209
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132
129
102
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150
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318
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200
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2016 2017 2018 2019
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Banya6 | 70
Ovcha Kupel127 | 860
Vrazhdebna60 | 370
Voenna Rampa118 | 800
Harmanli93 | 2710
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9614 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
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24
13
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
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128
55
33
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79
47
83
0
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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57
17
8
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Syrian Arab Republic
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
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333
546
782
427
224
241
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9
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3
410
582
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108
1
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20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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201
209
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115
8
326
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117
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0
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1400
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
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14 5 0
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90
115
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
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13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
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Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
1618
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3
15
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2
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Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
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15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
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M O N T E N E G R O
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Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
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Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
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Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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6 months)
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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CYPRUSDevelopments during the reporting period
Between 1 ndash 31 May 2019 759 arrivals were recorded in Cyprus almost equal to the 760 registered in the previous reporting period (1- 30 April 2019)
A total of 3180 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of 2019 This amounts to a 166 increase if compared to the same period in 2018 when 119619 arrivals were reported and a 232 increase if compared to the same period in 2017 when recorded arrivals were 960
19 At the end of this reporting period IOM has received an updated official data on re gistered arrivals in Cyprus for the period between January and May 2017 2018 and 2019 Pending the complete monthly breakdown for the previous periods there might be some adjustments between the figures reported in this report and in previous statistical reports and migrationiomint web-portal
The available socio-demographic breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus shows more diverse nationalities are entering the country In Cyprus Syrian nationals comprised a 34 of irregular migrant and refugee arrivals in this period The remaining 66 are distributed among 49 difference nationality groups Cameroon represented the second largest nationality group followed by Bangladesh (11) Pakistan (10) and Georgia (6) In the same period of 2018 Syrian nationals represented 38 Cameroon represented the second largest group with 11
followed by Pakistan (10) Iraq (9) Bangladesh (6) and Iran (4)
There has been an increasing trend of arrivals of adult males who comprise 72 of arrivals in the period between January and May 2019 Adult females represent 15 and 13 were children In the same period of 2018 67 of individuals were adult males 17 adult females and 16 were children In 2017 adult males were 57 adult women 19 while children were 24
Available data covers only January to May in the years 2017-2019
Figure 25 Arrivals between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Map 6 Comparison of apprehension areas in 2018 (cumulative data) and May 2019
Figure 27 Accommodation facility with information on occupancy May 2019
Figure 26 GenderSex breakdown of arrivals to Cyprus Between January and May 2019
72
15
13
Adult MaleAdult FemaleChildren
Source DTM flow monitoring data Data for 2018 is a cumulative for the period between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 227 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in the Kofinou Reception Facility in Cyprus slightly more than the 223 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (30 April 2019) and 37 per cent less than the 361 reported at the end of May 2018
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
29
24 8
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4
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24
Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Banya6 | 70
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
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23
34
211
0
20
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60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
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Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
225
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10 9 5
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Turkey
Algeria
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
24
13
12 8
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
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Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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26
Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
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S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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Pakistan
Algeria
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Turkey
Other
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8
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Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
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9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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BULGARIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Bulgarian authorities apprehended 318 irregular migrants five times more than the 65 reported previous month twice the 102 reported in May 2018 and 52 per cent more than the 209 registered in May 2017 The increase is mainly related to five-fold increase in the number of migrants apprehended inside the country (41 in April and 204 in May) Sixty-four percent of apprehensions in May were done inside the country 24 per cent on exit and 12 per cent on entry from Turkey In addition to that 16 individuals were registered on entry from Greece20
Between January and May 2019 authorities registered a total of 674 irregular migrants Registered apprehensions this year are 30 per cent higher than the 517 registered in the same period in 2018 and 30 per cent lower than the 934 registered at the end of May 2017
20 This figure is not added to the total of arrivals to avoid potential double counting considering that these migrants might have been already counted as arrivals in Greece
According to available data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior 29 per cent of migrants and refugees registered on entry from Turkey were Afghan nationals followed by those from Iraq (24) Syrian Arab Republic (9) Turkey (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (8) Available data for the same period last year indicates an increase in the presence of Afghan nationals (11 in 2018 and 29 in 2019) and a significant decrease of 31 percentage points in the presence of migrants and refugees from Syrian Arab Republic
Figure 28 Number of irregular migrants apprehended in Bulgaria Between January and May comparison 2016 ndash 2019
Migrant presence
Estimated 614 migrants and asylum seekers were accommodated in different reception facilities in Bulgaria as of 31 May occupying only 10 per cent of the overall capacity (5940) This represents a 19 per cent decrease compared to the 512 reported at the end of the previous reporting period (April 2019) and 30 per cent less than the 883 reported at the end of May 2018 Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq
Figure 29 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Figure 30 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
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280
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209
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132
129
102
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Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
Total 5940 614
16 16
39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Afghanistan
Pakistan
Turkey
Algeria
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
24
13
12 8
7
36
Afghanistan
Turkey
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
C R O A T I A
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
H U N G A R Y
I T A L Y
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S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
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Percentage of Registered Arrivals by County
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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GIURGIU
MURES
SALAJ IAS I
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OLT
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H E R Z E G O V I N A
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C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
76
26 33
128
55
33
23
79
47
83
0
50
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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57
17
8
4 4
4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
546
782
427
224
241
260 38
9
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3
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582
837
108
1
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2
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10
70
20
OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
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11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
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8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
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Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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14 5 0
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
347
891
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The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
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Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
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Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
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Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Map 8 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Banya6 | 70
Ovcha Kupel127 | 860
Vrazhdebna60 | 370
Voenna Rampa118 | 800
Harmanli93 | 2710
Busmantsi3 | 460 B U L G A R I A
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9614 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 31 Nationality breakdown () of migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the premises run by the State Agency for Refugees and the Ministry of Interior (SAR)
Table 2 Reception facilities in Bulgaria with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity Currently Accommodated
Facilities run by the State Agency for Refugees
Open Reception Centre in Banya 70 6
Open Reception Centre in Pastrogor 320 -
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Ovcha Kupel 860 127
Open Reception Centre in Sofia - Vrazhdebna 370 60
Open Reception Centre in Sofia ndash Voenna Rampa
800 118
Closed Reception Centre in Harmanli 2710 93
Closed Reception Centre in Sofia - Busmantsi 60 3
Facilities run by the Ministry of Interior
Closed Reception Centre in Lyubimets 350
207Closed Reception Centre in Busmantsi 400
Closed Reception Centre in Elhovo (temporarily closed due to renovation)
NA
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39
8
20
31
23
34
211
0
20
40
60
80
100
State Agency for Refugees
Ministry of Interior
Pakistan
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Other
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 75 150375
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
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I T A LY
Legend LegendLegend
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
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3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
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0
143
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142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
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500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
69
127
108
15 3 1 8
114
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372
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147
21
51
243
126
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0
50
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
50
100
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
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ec -
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ay
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
237 41
1 666
141
9
255
7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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CROATIADevelopments during the reporting period
Based on available data from the Croatian Ministry of Interior a total of 1493 irregular migrants were apprehended in May 2019 slightly less than the 1560 apprehended previous month The number of apprehensions in May this year is four times higher than the 468 reported in May 2018 and seven times more than the 228 recorded in May 2017
Between January and May 2019 authorities in Croatia apprehended a total of 5795 irregular migrants two and a half more than the 2210 apprehended in the same period last year and five times the 1129 registered at the end of May 2017 Moreover the number of apprehensions this year so far is two times higher than the 2479 registered in the whole of 2017 and 72 per cent of the 8092 registered between January and December 2018
Afghanistan is the most common origin country reported by 23 per cent of all registered migrants followed by Pakistan (16) Turkey (10) Algeria (9) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) The remaining 37 per cent of intercepted migrants were registered as nationals of more than 40 different nationality groups Apart from increased presence of migrants from the region (Kosovo UNSCR 1244 and Albania) the same nationalities were found among migrants registered between January and May2018
Based on available data 38 per cent of migrants apprehended as of May 2019 were detected in the Primorsko-Goranska county on the way to the Slovenian border followed by 20 per cent in the eastern part of the country mainly on entry from neighboring Serbia21 similar as in the previous reporting periods
21 For the overall geographical overview of apprehensions in 2018 check Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash December 2018 (page 27)
TRANSIT COUNTRIES
Figure 32 Number apprehended migrants between January and May comparison 2017-2019
Figure 33 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 34 Nationality breakdown of irregular migrants apprehended between January and May 2018
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
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G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
69
127
108
15 3 1 8
114
273
372
293
147
21
51
243
126
86
0
50
100
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
50
100
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
0100200300400500600700800900
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ec -
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ay
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-May
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
237 41
1 666
141
9
255
7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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600
700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Map 9 Apprehensions in Croatia by county between January and May 2019
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9242 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
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Map 10 Accommodation facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of May 2019
Migrant presence
By the end of May 2019 242 asylum seekers and migrants were accommodated in open reception centres in Kutina and Zagreb and the closed reception centre in Ježevo 15 per cent more than the 210 reported at the end of April 2019 Most accommodated asylum seekers were of Syrian Afghani Algerian Iraqi and Iranian origin22
Table 3 Reception facilities in Croatia with information on occupancy and capacity as of the end of May 2019
Accommodation facility Capacity
Number of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Zagreb
300 (600) 227
Open Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers in Kutina
100 5
Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners (Ježevo)
90 10
Total 800(820) 242
22 Demographic breakdown does not include data from the Closed Reception Centre for Foreigners ( Ježevo)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
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Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
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3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
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0
143
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142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
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500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
69
127
108
15 3 1 8
114
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372
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147
21
51
243
126
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0
50
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
50
100
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
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ec -
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ay
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
237 41
1 666
141
9
255
7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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2 PREGNANT WOMEN
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
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0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
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Niger
0 20 40 60 80
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CameroonSudanChad
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+1 pp
- 1 pp
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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ROMANIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 Romanian authorities apprehended a total of 83 migrants and asylum seekers on entry and exit from the country 77 per cent less than the previous month when 47 migrants were apprehended and 51 per cent more than May 2018 when 55 were apprehended Between January and May 2019 there were 265 migrants and asylum seekers apprehended 75 per cent of which (199) were apprehended on exit from the country mainly towards Hungary (Arad Timis and Satu-Mare county) and the remaining 25 per cent of individuals were intercepted entering from Bulgaria (Giurgiou) Arrivals so far this year (265) have decreased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year when 318 individuals were apprehended on entry to the country and 68 per cent less than the estimated 836 apprehended in the same period of 2017 when DTM flow monitoring activities were activated in April23
Out of 265 migrants registered between January and May 2019 Iraqi migrants made up the majority (57) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (17) Bangladesh (8) Vietnam the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey (all 4) The remaining 6 per cent were from Albania Afghanistan and Pakistan Seventy-two per cent were adult males (191) 15 per cent adult females (40) and 13 per cent children (33)24
23 DTM flow monitoring is activated in Romania in April 2017 hence only cumulative data is available for the first quarter of the year without the breakdown on the type of flows (incoming-entryoutgoing-exit)
24 Sex and age breakdown is available for 264 out of the 265 registered migrants
Figure 38 Nationality breakdown () of migrants apprehended between January and May 2019
Figure 39 Agesex breakdown of apprehended migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Registered irregular migrants in Romania between January and May 2018 - 2019
Map 11 Accommodation facilities with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Bucharest115 | 372
Galati33 | 210
Radauti58 | 150
Somcuta Mare24 | 200
Timisoara30 | 60
Giurgiu31 | 170
Otopeni35 | 132
Arad24 | 206 R O M A N I A
GALATI
HUNEDOARA
GIURGIU
MURES
SALAJ IAS I
CONSTANTA
BACAU
VALCEA
PRAHOVA
MARAMURES
DAMBOVITA
COVASNA
BOTOSANI
VRANCEA
SUCEAVA
HARGHITAALBA
BUZ AU
TULCEA
CALARASI
CARAS-SEVERIN
ARAD
BIHOR
VASLUI
SATU-MARE
DOLJTELEORMAN
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NEAMT
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CLUJ
TIMIS
BRAILA
OLT
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ARGES
BISTRITA-NASAUD
MEHEDINTI
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B O S N I AA N D
H E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
R E P U B L I C O FM O L D O V A
S E R B I A
S L O V A K I A U K R A I N E
Legend LegendLegend
R O M A N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 75 150375
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9350 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrant presence
At the end of May there were 350 migrants and asylum seekers registered as residing in state-run accommodation facilities slightly more than the 347 reported at the end of April 2019 and 12 per cent less than the 396 registered at the end of May 2018 The majority of migrants were in the asylum centres located in Bucharest (115) followed by Radauti (58) and Otopeni (35)
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2018 2019
57
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8
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4
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Bangladesh
Vietnam
the Islamic Republic of Iran
Turkey
72
15
13
ChildrenAdult femaleAdult male
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28
SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
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8
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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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M O N T E N E G R O
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S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
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S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
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5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
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VARDAR
POLOG
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PEL AG O NIA
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A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
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A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
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Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
1618
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3
15
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2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
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Palestinian Territories
Morocco
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41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
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2016 2017 2018 2019
85
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181
149
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
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1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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SERBIADevelopments during the reporting period
In May 2019 a total of 1642 new migrants and refugees were registered in the Reception Centres in Serbia25 52 per cent more than the previous month when 1081 were registered and three times more than the same period last year when 483 migrants were registered Between January and May 2019 4552 migrants and refugees were registered three times more than the same period last year when 1722 were registered and two times more than the 2312 registered between January and May 2017
According to DTM flow monitoring data estimated 70 per cent of migrants entered in Serbia from the Republic of North Macedonia a decrease of 20 percentage points from 90 per cent reported in April 2019 Twenty per cent of migrants arrived from Bulgaria versus 4 per cent in April 2019 and 10 per cent arrived from other destinations
May - 2019 three single men were found dead from a heatstroke inside a tank with the intention of crossing the border near Novi Sad Two of them were residents of the Reception Centre Obrenovac and one was from AC Krnjaca The fourth person who survived is in a coma and is currently in intensive care in Novi Sad he was also a resident of RC Obrenovac
Between January and May 2019 most arrivals were from Pakistan (43) and Afghanistan (29) followed by Bangladesh (14) Iraq (3) Syrian Arab Republic (3) and other countries Arrivals in May 2019 reflect an increase in the number of adult men compared to the previous month (92 versus 91) and increase in the number of children including unaccompanied and separated (6 vs 2) while no change is observed in the percentage of registered adult women
25 Data on newly registered migrants in the reception centres in Serbia is used as a proxy estimation of the overall arrivals in the country
Figure 40 Arrivals Between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Figure 41 Last reported transit country by migrants registered in Serbia in May 2019
Figure 42 Nationality breakdown of registered arrivals between January and May 2019
Figure 43 AgeSex breakdown of registered arrivals Between January and May 2019 DTM estimates
43
29
14
3 3
8
Pakistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic Other
92
1 6
Adult Male
Adult Female
Minors
333
546
782
427
224
241
260 38
9
349 48
3
410
582
837
108
1
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
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OtherRepublic of North Macedonia Bulgaria
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
B U L G A R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S L O V E N I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
S E R B I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 60 12030
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 93562 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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30
SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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242
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8
326
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117
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
Legend LegendLegend
S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
71
133
94
199
325
90
115
122 13
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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4
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3
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4
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6
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2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
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8
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5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Map 12 Accommodation facilities in Serbia with information on capacity and occupancy May 2019
S E R B I A
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Migrants presence
As of 31 May there are estimated 3562 migrants and refugees residing in Serbia according to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) The total number of accommodated migrants in government facilities and border crossing zones decreased from 3655 registered in the beginning of May to the 3562 reported at the end of the month Seventy-eight per cent of migrants and refugees are residing in the reception centers and the remaining 12 per cent (414) migrants and refugees were observed residing outside the official reception system mainly in the Belgrade City (148) and in unofficial camping sites in the vicinity of the border with Croatia Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (266) Available information indicates that the majority of migrants accommodated in the reception centres are of Afghan origin (42) followed by those who declared Pakistani (18) Irani (15) Bangladeshi (9) Iraqi (4) and Syrian (2) origin among others Adult males make up the majority of those accommodated in reception (67) followed by children (23 - including 13 UASC) and females (8)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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9
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AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
71
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94
199
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90
115
122 13
7
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
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3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
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0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
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500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
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86
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95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
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598
0100200300400500600700800900
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
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7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
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0
500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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IES
DEM
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NAT
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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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SLOVENIA
Figure 35 Irregular entries to Slovenia between January and May comparison 2017 - 2019
Between January and May 2019 Pakistan and Algeria were the most commonly reported countries with 44 per cent of individuals registered (23 and 21 respectively) Morocco (11) Afghanistan (9) and Turkey (5) were
the remaining origin countries reported in the top 5 nationality groups registered Other countries of origin included Iraq Bangladesh and the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistani and Algerian nationals also made up the majority of those reported in the
same period of 2018 (30 and 22 respectively) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Afghanistan (8) and Morocco (8)
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities in Slovenia apprehended 1176 irregular migrants 3 per cent less than the 1217 reported in the previous month and two per cent more than the 1158 reported in May 2018 Between January and May 2019 3984 migrants were apprehended This is 67 per cent more than the 2383 apprehended in the same period last year and seven times more than the 567 apprehended between January and May 2017
6 May ndash According to Police data the Novo Mesto Koper and Ljubljana police units have recorded more than 140 irregular crossings of the state border between 4 and 5 May Two migrants were hiding in a train and a Pakistani national attempted to smuggle ten persons into Slovenia in his car
7 May ndash According to the STA (Slovenian Press Agency) the police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle near Ilirska Bistrica (SW) The vehicle stopped only after hitting a police car It was driven by a Pakistani national and carried seven Pakistanis who had crossed the Croatian-Slovenian border irregularly Here
8 May ndash The Nova Gorica police arrested a van driver transporting 29 Pakistanis crowded into a space smaller than 4 square meters Half of the migrants fled
while others claimed asylum The 35-year-old driver a citizen of Bosnia-Herzegovina living in Slovenia is in detention Here
9 May ndash A 79-year-old man working in his vineyard around the south-eastern town of Črnomelj on the border with Croatia was kidnapped by a group of migrants who entered Slovenia irregularly Here
13 May ndash Foreign Minister Miro Cerar proposed in Brussels to his Italian counterpart Enzo Moavero Milanesi joint police patrols on the border with Italy to prevent irregular migration saying he wanted to demonstrate to Italy that Slovenia wishes to strengthen mutual trust Here
17 May ndash Slovenian Police Commissioner Tatjana Bobnar met with her Italian counterpart Franco Gabrielli in Rome to
discuss the details of joint border checks While the general guidelines are set details will be agreed at the operational level Here
21 May ndash The police are registering a rapid increase in the number of irregular border crossing cases While last year police recorded some 1300 such arrivals in the first four months this year they already dealt with over 3000 in the same period
29 May ndash Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar visited the south-eastern region of Bela Krajina to assure the locals that the police will introduce video surveillance to boost the protection of the southern state border from irregular migration He labelled the smuggling of persons by organized groups as the biggest problem Here
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
A U S T R I A
C R O A T I A
H U N G A R Y
I T A LY
Legend LegendLegend
S L O V E N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9314 PRE SE NT M I G R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
23
21
11 9
5
31
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Afghanistan
Turkey
Other
30
22 10
8
8
22
Pakistan
Algeria
Syrian Arab Republic
Afghanistan
Morocco
Other
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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785
4
350
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6
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3
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0
143
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140
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136
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112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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29
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Iraq
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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16
13
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Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
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19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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89
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Map 13 Accommodation facilities in Slovenia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 314 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in different facilities around the country about 46 per cent less than the 580 accommodated in the previous month and 28 per cent less than the 439 reported at the end of May 2018
S L O V E N I A
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Kilometers
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Figure 36 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants Between January and May 2019
Figure 37 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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32
Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
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POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
55
19
37
69
127
108
15 3 1 8
114
273
372
293
147
21
51
243
126
86
0
50
100
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
51
243
126
86
38
95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
4
0
50
100
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200
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
163
186
314
276 34
1
517
322 40
9 473 58
7
514 61
7
495
418
784
598
0100200300400500600700800900
31 D
ec -
6 Ja
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ay
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-May
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Weekly Arrivals
77 69 37 51 56
237 41
1 666
141
9
255
7
711 93
9
158
9
219
1
229
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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300
400
500
600
700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Developments during the reporting period
In May 2019 authorities officially registered a total of 94 new arrivals a 38 per cent decrease compared to the previous month when 137 arrivals were reported Arrivals in May are 71 per cent less than in the same period in 2018 when 325 arrivals were reported but represent absolute increase compared to May 2017 when no arrivals were reported and are twice the 47 registered in May 2016
Between January and May 2019 558 migrants have been registered arriving in the country close to two thirds of the 822
registered in the same period last year and seven times more than the 77 reported in the same period in 2017 Migrants from Afghanistan make up the majority of those registered between January and May 2019 (28) followed by those of Pakistani (19) Iranian (15) Iraqi (9) and Algerian (8) origin Available data for the same period last year reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most declared country of origin (36) Afghanistan (16) Iraq (15) Pakistan (9) and Libya (5) The data from the Red Cross teams indicates that a higher number of migrants and refugees transited through the country so far then what has been reported officially
THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Figure 38 Registered arrivals in the Republic of North Macedonia between January and May comparison 2017 ndash 2019
Figure 40 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2018
Figure 41 Agesex breakdown of intercepted irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Unaccompanied and Separated Children
28
19 15
8
9
21
AfghanistanPakistanthe Islamic Republic of IranAlgerianIraqOther
36
1615
9
5
19
Islamic Republic of IranAfghanistanIraqPakistanLibyaOther
69
12
Accompanied Children 92
UASC 8 19
Male Female Children
2
56
14 5 0
71
133
94
199
325
90
115
122 13
7
94
0
50
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
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Namely the Red Cross teams present near the northern border with Serbia reported assisting 1724 persons according to the May report The Red Cross mobile team present in the close vicinity of the norther border with Serbia assisted 481 persons (this number excludes the Transit Reception Centre Tabanovce) Since the beginning of the year Red Cross assisted a total of 7135 migrants and refugees in the country four times more than the 1992 registered in the same period last year
Figure 39 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered between January and May 2019
Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
347
891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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50
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JA NUA RY F EBRUA RY MA RCH A PRIL MA Y
2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
21
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95
115
93
158
59
146
358
219 24
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0
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JAN FEB MARCH APRI L MAY
Apprehensions on Entry Apprehensions on Exit Total
40
29
7
6
5
13
Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
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208
163
186
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Weekly Arrivals
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
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Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
37
3
1618
27
3
15
21
2
31
15
31
9
110
34
120
23
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
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0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
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Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
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IES
DEM
OGR
APH
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ORI
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INTE
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NAT
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ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Migrant presence
The available data shows that on 31 May 2019 there were 72 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in reception centres around the Republic of North Macedonia About 18 per cent less than the previous month when 88 were accommodated in the reception centres Majority of accommodated migrants and asylum seekers were Pakistani nationals followed by those from Afghanistan Iraq Morocco Bangladesh the Islamic Republic of Iran the Syrian Arab Republic Ghana Algeria Palestinian Territories India Tunisia Turkey and the Russian Federation Forty of the individuals were adult males 13 adult females 17 accompanied children and 2 unaccompanied children
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
NO RTHE A ST
SO U TH W ES T
VARDAR
POLOG
E A ST
SO U TH E A S T
PEL AG O NIA
SKOPJE
A L B A N I A
B U L G A R I A
G R E E C E
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Gazi Baba9 | 120
Transit Centre Vinojug41 | app 1100
Tabanovce2 | app 1100
Vizbegovo20 | 150
Vlae0 | app 25
Legend LegendLegend
N O R T H M A C E D O N I AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 20 4010
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 972 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 14 Accommodation facilities in The Republic of North Macedonia with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
Table 4 Accommodation facilities (with occupancycapacity) by the end of May 2019
Name of Accommodation Facility Capacity Currently Accommodating
ldquoVinojugrdquo Transit CentremdashGevgelija (GreecemdashNorth Macedonia) 1100-1200 41
Tabanovce Transit Centre (North MacedoniamdashSerbian Border) 1100 2
Vizbegovo ndash Reception centre for Asylum Seekers 150 20
Gazi Baba ndash Reception centre for Foreigners 120 9
Vlae 25-30 0
TOTAL 2495-2600 72
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34
TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
347
891
4
349
766
3
349
785
4
350
126
6
346
610
3
349
769
0
143
452
142
803
141
851
140
078
136
985
112
708
Dec 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 May 20190
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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0 60 12030Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
A P P R E H E N S I O N S O F F T H E T U R K I S H C O A S T
TOTA LAPPREHENDEDRESCUEDAPPREHENDEDRESCUED
9 641
ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
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M O N T E N E G R O
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
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en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
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25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
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7
Pakistan Afghanistan
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Syrian Arab Republic
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6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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44
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41
15 14
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15
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89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
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Nigeria 22 -
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Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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pp percentage point
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1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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TURKEY
Turkeyrsquos Temporary Protection regime grants the 3610398 Syrian nationals the right to legally stay in Turkey as well as some level of access to basic rights and services The vast majority - 3497690 individuals - live outside camps officially called Temporary Accommodation Centers mainly spread across the Turkish border provinces of Şanlıurfa Gaziantep Hatay Adana Mersin and Kilis 112708 Syrians live in 13 camps the majority of which are also located close to the Syrian border Nineteen temporary accommodation centers were hosting migrants in Turkey in May 2018 However currently six of the centers are no longer operational As a result there is a decrease of 102141 persons in the centersrsquo residence numbers
Data source DGMM 29052019
Background and Latest Figures
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) there are currently over 39 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory seeking international protection Most are Syrians (3610398 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status while according to UNHCR as of end of February 2019 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees from countries including Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq and Somalia constitute another significant group of foreign nationals The number of foreign nationals has increased by 31021 in comparison to May 2018 (39 million foreign nationals) most of the increase was recorded as Syrian nationals (26964)
In addition there are 988098 foreign nationals present in Turkey holding residency permits including humanitarian residency holders This number was 283807 less in May 2018 The exact number of the humanitarian residency holders is unknown but it is estimated that there are more than several thousand humanitarian residency permit holders
Data source DGMM 29052019Data source UNHCR 280220191
Asylum Seekers amp Refugees
Residence Permit Holders
Syrians under TPoutside camps
2
71
20
7
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Another significant group of foreign nationals in Turkey are 368230 asylum-seekers and refugees consisting of different nationalities mainly coming from Afghanistan and Iraq An increase of 4057 persons has been recorded in this category in comparison to May 2018
Data Source UNHCR 280220191
Residence Permit Holders
Foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey beyond the duration of a visa or visa exemption ie longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit According to DGMM there are 988098 residence permit holders in Turkey with various categories of the residence permit The ldquootherrdquo residence permit category include humanitarian residence permit holders but the exact number is unknown It is believed that vast majority of this category are Iraqi nationals
Syrians inCamps
Nationality Percentage
Afghanistan 46
Iraq 39
Islamic Republic of Iran 11
Somalia 2
Others 2
1 UNHCR ended registeration process in Turkey on 10 September 2018 The registeration process will continue with the procedure carried out by the Turkish authorities
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708
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Monthly Population Chart of Persons Under Temporary Protection
Urban Caseload Residents in Camps
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G R E E C E
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B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
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Apprehended Migrants
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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Figure 42 Registered irregular migrants on entry to Albania comparison 2016 ndash 2019
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29
7
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Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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Algeria
Islamic Republic of Iran
Other
60 8
8
6
5
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Pakistan
Algeria
Morocco
Other
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
9
8
24
Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
183
208
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Weekly Arrivals
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500
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRI L MAY
2017 2018 2019
21
24
14
11
8
22
Syrian Arab Republic
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
1
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3
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3
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2
31
15
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9
110
34
120
23
85
0
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60
80
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
44
17
10
8
8
13
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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41 36 39 14 2315
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
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12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
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Sea Route
Land Route
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1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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T U R K E Y
G R E E C E
T U R K E Y
B U L G A R I A
E G Y P T
I R A Q
L I B Y A
R O M A N I AR U S S I A N
F E D E R A T I O N
Apprehended Migrants
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ApprehendedRescued Persons on Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard reported 2605 apprehensions and 10 fatalities during this reporting period (1 - 31 May 2019) The number of irregular migrants was 3398 in May 2018 These figures only include those apprehended and rescued by the Coast Guard actual numbers of migrants and refugees departing Turkey by sea could be higher Apprehensions on the hotspots on the Aegean Sea are shown in the map
ApprehensionsRescues by Turkish Coast Guard Statistics for 2019 (1 January - 31 May 2019)
Timeperiod
Number of cases Number ofirregular migrants
Number of deaths Number of organizers
Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas Aegean All Seas
January 27 27 1092 1092 1 1 1 1
February 36 36 1428 1428 - - 6 6
March 56 56 1796 1796 4 4 2 2
April 80 81 2765 2773 1 1 5 6
May 80 82 2560 2605 10 10 2 3
Total 279 282 9641 9694 16 16 16 18
After completion of the identification process of the apprehended persons they are referred to removal centers by the gendarmerie or are issued a deportation letter unless they claim asylum They still have the right to claim asylum after being referred to a removal center or issued deportation letters The top ten nationalities of apprehendedrescued migrants are Afghan Palestinian Syrian Iraqi Congolese Iranian Central African Somalian Yemeni and Kuwaiti
Data source TCG 31052019
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36
Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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C R O A T I A
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M O N T E N E G R O
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Kilometers
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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8
6
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25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
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16
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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44
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Iraq
Palestinian Territories
Morocco
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41
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8
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
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89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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85
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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Rescued Migrants
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
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1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Apprehended Persons on Land
According to Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) daily figures in May 2019 23992 irregular persons were apprehended at the Syrian Greek Iranian Iraqi Bulgarian and Armenian borders of Turkey In comparison this number was 31482 in May 2018 The entry and exit figures breakdown are as shown in the table on the left The highest number of irregular crossings at entry and exit happened at the border with Syrian Arab Republic with a total number of 14482 apprehended persons
The irregular exits are higher at the western borders while Syrian Iraqi and Iranian borders are continuing to be entry points to Turkey In comparison to previous month there is a increase in the irregular border entries from Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey (399) In April 2019 14004 irregular entries of persons were recorded at this border
Data Source TAF 31052019 no data available for 9 and 30 May
Apprehensions by Turkish Land Forces(1 - 31 May 2019)
Entry Exit
Syrian Arab Republic 14403 Greece 5370
Greece 3890 Syrian Arab Republic 79
Islamic Republic of Iran 163 Bulgaria 53
Bulgaria 13 Islamic Republic of Iran 14
Iraq 3 Iraq 3
Armenia 1
Total 18473 Total 5519
Known Entry and Exit PointsKnown entry points by land Hatay Kilis Şanlıurfa (from Syrian Arab Republic) Silopi Ccedilukurca (from Iraq) Şemdinli Yuumlksekova Başkale Ağrı Doğubeyazıt (from Islamic Republic of Iran)
Known entry points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen Antalya Esenboğa Ankara (from third countries)
Known exit points by sea Ccedileşme Ayvalık Didim Bodrum Kuumlccediluumlkkuyu (Locations close to Lesvos Samos Chios Symi Kos and Rodos)
Known exit points by land Edirne (to Greece and Bulgaria) Kırklareli (to Bulgaria)
Known exit points by air İstanbul İstanbul Sabiha Goumlkccedilen (to certain EU MS)
This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Pakistan
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
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Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
13
11
7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
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67
8
6
19
25
AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
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JANUARY FE BRUARY MARCH AP RIL MAY
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Palestinian Territories
Morocco
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41
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8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
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Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Disclaimer This map is for illustration purposes only The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps and included in this report are not warranted to be free of error nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM
mpmturkeyiomint
Readmitted Migrants andRefugees to TurkeyOn 18 March 2016 EU and Turkey agreed on the readmission of migrants arriving Greece to Turkey after 20 March 2016 In this regard according to DGMM reports 1866 migrants and refugees have been readmitted to Turkey from Greece between 4 April 2016 and 29 May 2019 (last readmission in this reporting period) Main returning points from Greece include Lesvos Chios Kos and Samos and the main readmission points to Turkey include Dikili Ccedileşme Bodrum and Adana (through the airport)
Nationality breakdown of the readmitted
is shown in the graphic above and ldquoothersrdquo category includes countries of Nigeria Sri Lanka Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon Nepal Myanmar Guinea Palestinian Territories Senegal Ghana Tunisia Cocircte drsquoIvoire Haiti
Lebanon Mali Dominica India Sierra Leone Yemen Congo Burkina Faso Gambia Comoros Niger Sudan Jordan and Zimbabwe
Data source DGMM 29052019
Resettlement of Syrians From TurkeyThe readmission agreement aims to replace disorganized and irregular migratory flows by organized and safe pathways to European countries In this regard it is agreed on that for every Syrian being returned to Turkey from the Greek islands another Syrian will be resettled directly to Europe from Turkey According to DGMM data released on 30 May 2019 there are 21814 persons that have been resettled under this mechanism and mainly to Germany France the Netherlands and Finland
Data Source DGMM 30052019
Resettlementsby
Country
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38
WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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40
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
19
25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
16
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7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
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67
8
6
19
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
14
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44
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Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
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Palestinian Territories
Morocco
Other
41
15 14
8
7
15
Turkey
Libya
Syrian Arab Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
Pakistan
Other
89
11
9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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85
61
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
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Palestinian Territories
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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WESTERN BALKANS IN FOCUS
The designation is to highlight the most active routes detected in the Western Balkans at the moment
Informal camp Trnovi Velika Kladuša (does not exist now) IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina November2018
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
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INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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ALBANIADevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May 2019) there were 86 new apprehensions on entry to the country 32 per cent less than the 126 reported in the previous month and 41 per cent less than the 147 reported in May 2018 These arrivals indicate irregular entries in the Gjirokaster region Additionally 158 individuals were apprehended on exit
from the country to Montenegro (Shkoder region) 70 per cent more than the 93 registered in the previous month (April 2019) and 14 per cent more than the 139 registered in May 2018
Between January and May 2019 a total of 1026 new irregular migrants were registered on entry to and exit from the country This is 32 per cent less than the 1504 reported on entry and exit in the same period of 2018 seven times the 135 reported on entry in 2017 and five times the 307 reported between January and May 2016
The majority of registered migrants between January and May 2019 were Iraqi nationals26 (40) followed by those from the Syrian Arab Republic (29) Pakistan (7) Algeria (6) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (5) Available data for the same period in 2018 indicates a decrease in the presence of Syrian nationals (29 in 2019 vs 60 in 2018) and a 32 percentage points increase in the presence of declared Iraqi nationals (40 in 2019 vs 8 in 2018)
26 The nationalities reported in this report as declared by the migrants
Figure 43 Apprehensions on exit and entry in Albania January ndash May 2019
Figure 44 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 45 Nationality breakdown of registered irregular migrants between January and May 2018
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
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Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
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Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) Bosnian authorities reported 2295 new irregular migrants a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous month when 2191 arrivals were reported and 10 per cent less than the 2557 reported in May 2018 On average authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina apprehended 574 irregular migrants on a weekly basis during this reporting period ranging from 495 reported at the beginning of the month to 598 at the end of the month In April the average was 548 ranging from 473 (beginning of the month) to 617 towards the end of the month
Between January and May 2019 7725 new arrivals have been reported This is 46 per cent more than the 5290 reported in the same period last year and twenty-seven times more than the 290 reported between January and May 2017 The pace of arrivals on a weekly basis between January and May 2019 is 339 two times higher than the average of 171 in the same period last year
Available nationality breakdown reflects Pakistan as the most commonly27 reported origin country between January and May (39) followed by the Syrian Arab Republic (10) Iraq (10) Bangladesh (9) and Afghanistan (8) When compared to the countries of origin reported between January and May 2018 Pakistani nationals also made up the majority (24) followed by Syrians (21) migrants from Afghanistan (14) the Islamic Republic of Iran (11) and Iraq (8)
27 The information on nationalities provided in this report is based on nationalities declared by migrants and reported by the authorities
Figure 46 Registered irregular migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina between January and May 2019
Figure 48 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in January and May 2019
Figure 49 Nationality breakdown of migrants registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2018
Figure 47 Irregular entries to Bosnia and Herzegovina weekly arrivals in 2019
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
39
10 10
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8
24
Pakistan
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Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Other
141 179
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314
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Iraq
Other
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
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K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
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B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
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Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
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Pakistan Afghanistan
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67
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Syrian Arab Republic
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41
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
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149
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Syrian Arab Republic
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Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
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A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
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Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
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This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
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46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N A
A L B A N I A
C R O A T I A
I T A LY
M O N T E N E G R O
R O M A N I A
S E R B I A
K O S O V O( S C R 1 2 4 4 )
Legend LegendLegend
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors0 40 8020
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 97684 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
Map 15 Accommodation facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019 The total number includes estimated 3200 migrants and refugees in residing outside the official reception systems (privately arranged accommodation)
Migrants presence
According to the data received from IOM and partner agencies working in the field in Bosnia and Herzegovina there were 7684 migrants and refugees present in the country at the end of May 2019 about 28 per cent more than the previous month when 5974 were recorded An estimated 67 per cent of individuals are adult males 8 per cent adult females and 19 per cent are children among which 303 were registered as unaccompanied and separated
Thirty per cent of the migrants present in the country were of Pakistani origin followed by Afghani (16) Iranian (13) Iraqi (11) and Syrian (7) nationals
Figure 50 AgeSex breakdown of accommodated migrants and refugees at the end of May 2019
Figure 51 Nationality data does not include the number of migrants and refugees residing outside the official reception systems in privately arranged accommodation
67
8
6
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25
Adult Males Adult Females UASC AM
30
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7
Pakistan Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Syrian Arab Republic
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8
6
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AdultMales AdultFemales UASC AM
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42
KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Other
89
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9 2
Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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M O N T E N E G R O
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Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
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M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
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Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
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NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
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3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
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THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
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The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
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KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244)28
Developments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1-31 May 2019) authorities in Kosovo (UNSCR 12441999) reported 85 new irregular entries to the country four times more than the previous month when 23 were reported and nine times more than the same period last year when 9 irregular entries were reported
There have been 372 irregular entries reported between January and May 2019 This is four times higher compared to 88 registered in the same period last year four times higher than the 84 registered in 2017 and eleven times higher than the 34 registered in the same period of 2016 Similarly as in previous year most of the migrants have entered the country at the green border with Albania
28 This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 12441999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Forty-four per cent of migrants and refugees registered between January and May 2019 reported Syrian nationality Algeria is the second most reported origin country declared by 17 per cent of individuals followed by Iraq (10) Palestinian Territories (9) and Morocco (8) In contrast Turkish nationals made up the majority of arrivals between January and May 2018 (41) followed by Libyan (15) Syrian (14) Iranian (8) and Pakistani (7) nationals However the nationality breakdown for the first two months of 2019 resembles the structure of the overall arrivals registered in 2018 as according to the available breakdown Syrian nationals were the most commonly reported origin country by migrants registered arriving to the country in the past year Further on an estimated 89 per cent of migrants and refugees reported as of May 2019 were males 11 per cent females and 9 per cent of which were children
Figure 51 Number of irregular migrants registered in January and May 2016 - 2019
Figure 52 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2019
Figure 54 AgeSex breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers in 2019
Figure 53 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants and asylum seekers between January and May 2018
Presence of migrants and asylum seekers
On 31 May 2019 a total of 107 asylum seekers were present in Kosovo 6 per cent less than the 101 reported at the end of the previous month Ninety-five per cent of individuals in the Magure reception center
are Turkish nationals followed by 3 nationals from North Macedonia Palestine and Serbia (1 each) Out of the total number of asylum seekers currently in Kosovo (as of the end of May) 1 person entered the country irregularly (citizens of Turkey North Macedonia and Serbia can enter Kosovo regularly)
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Male Female Children UASC
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MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
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MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
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Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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45BACK TO CONTENTS
M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
2417
55 53 39
736
1
683
5
241
7
950
168
45
0
1000
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4000
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7000
8000
2017 2018 2019
Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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47BACK TO CONTENTS
MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
MONTENEGRODevelopments during the reporting period
During this reporting period (1 ndash 31 May) authorities in Montenegro registered 618 new migrants and refugees slightly less than the 622 reported in the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April) The number of registered migrants this month is 6 per cent higher than in May 2018 (583) twenty-seven times more than the 23 registered in May 2017 and significantly higher than the 2 reported in May 2016 Arrivals this year are among the highest reported in the past four years aligned with the increase in the movements registered in the summer months of 2018 when average of 540 were reported on a
monthly basis (compilation of yearly data is available here)
Since the beginning of the year authorities in Montenegro registered a total of 2710 migrants two times more than the same period in 2018 when 1448 were reported and eighteen times more than the same period of 2017 when 153 migrants were registered
According to available data on prevented attempts to cross the border a total of 149 individuals aimed to cross to Montenegro between January and May 2019 18 per cent less than in the same period last year (181) The number of attempts in May 2019 (48) is three times higher than the 19 reported in the beginning of the year ( January 2019)
With the expansion of IOMacutes presence in the field Montenegro DTM team established a new flow monitoring point in Pljevlja to track movements in the northern part of the country (between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the end of the first quarter of 2019 Based on available data for May 2019 estimated 219 migrants and refugees were registered arriving in Pljevlja reception facilities More than half 198 individuals were previously registered in reception facilities in the south (Spuž and Podgorica) 18 per cent were returnees from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina who did not succeed in their attempt to continue the journey and 53 individuals were first time registered migrants and refugees (counted as new arrivals in the country above)
Figure 55 Arrivals to Montenegro in January-May 2016 ndash 2019
Figure 56 Attempts to cross the border in comparison 2018 - 2019 Thirty-seven per cent of migrants registered in Montenegro as of May 2019 were from the Syrian Arab Republic followed by those from Iraq (18) Morocco (14) Algeria (12) and Palestinian Territories (4) When compared to data from the same period last year Syrian nationals were also the majority reported (47) followed by migrants from Pakistan (13) Algeria (12) Morocco and Iraq (7) Further on migrants and refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic were the first nationality group throughout 2018 a trend that continued in 2019 but is different from 2017 when arrivals to Montenegro were predominantly composed of Algerian (51) and Moroccan (14) nationals
81
15 3 9 2
41 36 39 14 2315
61
320
469
583
256
503
711
622
618
0
100
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300
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
2016 2017 2018 2019
85
61
96 88
181
149
2018 2019
Green Border Border Crossing Point Total
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44
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
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M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
2417
55 53 39
736
1
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5
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950
168
45
0
1000
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8000
2017 2018 2019
Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
47BACK TO CONTENTS
MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
Figure 57 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2019
Figure 58 Nationality breakdown of registered migrants between January and May 2018
Migrant presence
At the end of May 2019 there were 206 migrants and asylum seekers accommodated in the accommodation facilities and centres around the country a 44 per cent decrease from the 370 accommodated at the end of the previous reporting period (1 ndash 30 April 2019)
Map 16 Accommodation facilities in Montenegro with information on occupancy and capacity May 2019
37
18
14
12
4
15 Syrian Arab Republic
Iraq
Morocco
Algeria
Palestinian Territories
Other
47
12
13
7
7
14
Syrian Arab Republic
Algeria
Pakistan
Morocco
Iraq
Other
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
45BACK TO CONTENTS
M O N T E N E G R O
NO RTHERN
CEN TR AL
COA STAL
A L B A N I A
B O S N I A A N DH E R Z E G O V I N AC R O A T I A
S E R B I A
N O R T HM A C E D O N I A
K O S O V O( S C R1 2 4 4 )
Konik AlternativeAccommodation Facility90 | 100
Spuz DetentionCenter10 | 40
Spuz Asylum Center90 | 80
Different accommodation facilities in Pljevlja16 |
Legend LegendLegend
M O N T E N E G R OM i g r a n t P r e s e n c e
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM Esri HERE Garmin copy OpenStreetMap contributors0 25 50125
Kilometers
en d o f M AY 2 0 1 9206 PRE SE NT M IG R AN T S
Open Reception Center Closed Reception Center Open Reception Center Transit Point Transit Point Alternative Accommodation FacilityNumber of Present Migrants | Capacity
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
2417
55 53 39
736
1
683
5
241
7
950
168
45
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
2017 2018 2019
Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
47BACK TO CONTENTS
MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
LIBYADevelopments during the reporting period
Between January and May 2019 the Libyan Coast Guard carried out 39 rescue operations in which they rescued 2417 migrants and reported 45 deceased migrants (37 dead and 8 missing) Available data for 2019 indicates a 26 per cent decrease in the number of operations this year compared to the same period in 2018 when 53 operations were reported and a 29 per cent decrease when compared to 55 operations reported at the end of May 2017 The number of rescued migrants as of May 2019 (2417) is three times less than both the 6835 rescued in the same period last year and the 7361 rescued between January and May 2017 The decrease in arrivals is reflected in the decrease of rescue missions and number of dead and missing persons recorded in 2019 The number of dead and missing persons registered between January and May 2019 make up 2 per cent of the total number of rescues is 73 per cent less than the 168 dead and missing persons reported in the same period of 2018 and is 95 per cent less than the 950 reported at the end of May 2017
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
Figure 59 Rescue operations by the Libyan Coast Guard between January and May 2017 - 2019
Map 17 Rescue operations off the Libyan coast January ndash May 2019
Abusitta601
Alkhums1177
Misrata250
Zuwara118
Tripoli247
Sabrtha24
L I B Y A
TRIPOLI
MISRATA
ALMARGEB
AL JABALAL GHARBI
ZWARA
ALJFARAAZ Z AWYA
L I B Y A
A L G E R I A
C H A DN I G E RS U D A N
Rescued Migrants
602 - 1177
251 - 601
25 - 250
24
Sea Route
Land Route
This map is for illustration purposes only Names and boundaries on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by IOM Source Data IOM National Authorities Esri HERE Garmin (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
0 20 4010Kilometers
1 J a n ua r y - 3 1 M ay 2 01 9
R E S C U E O P E R A T I O N S O F F T H E L I B Y A N C O A S T
TOTA LRES C U ED
2417
55 53 39
736
1
683
5
241
7
950
168
45
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
2017 2018 2019
Rescue Operations Rescued Dead and Missing
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
46
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
47BACK TO CONTENTS
MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
NIGERBetween 1 and 31 May 2019 a total of 68485 individuals were observed transiting through the 7 active Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Niger an 8 per cent increase compared to 63163 reported in the previous month According to data collected an average of 2209 individuals per day were recorded passing through the active FMPs during this month While 66 per cent of the flows were cross border 42 per cent of these were observed between Niger and Nigeria followed by 13 per cent with both Algeria and Libya The main reasons cited for movement are economic migration short term local movement seasonal migration and tourism (in descending order)
Both incoming (22567 persons) and outgoing (22493 persons) represent 33 per cent of all flows Incoming flows increased by 16 per cent from 19456 reported in April 2019 to 22567 in May Similarly an increase of (10) is also observed in terms of outgoing flows from 20507 to 22493 and internal movements (+1) from 23200 to 23425 respectively
A large proportion (34) of internal movements were observed in May 2019 Majority of these were observed in Arlit (20) and Dan Barto (8) To a lesser extent internal movements were observed at Magaria (4) and Tahoua (2) On a daily average 762 individuals were leaving Niger while 756 individuals were moving internally Read more here
Figure 60 Profile of migrants interviewed in Niger May 2019
Map 18 DTM Flow Monitoring presence in Niger
FLOW MONITORING REPORTNIGER
Dashboard 23Period 1 mdash 31 May 2019
INDIVIDUALS RECORDED
2209 AVERAGEDAY + 5
Country of origin Variation
Niger 73 - 2 pp
Nigeria 22 -
Libya 4 + 1 pp
Algeria 1 + 1 pp
Female
Male
Adults Minors1972
INTRODUCTION IOM works with national and local authorities and local partners to identify andunderstand migration movements in West and Central Africa Flow monitoring is an activity thatquantifies and qualifies flows migrant profiles trends and migration routes at a given point of entry transit orexit Since February 2016 IOM Niger has been monitoring migration flows at six points acrossNiger The data collected provides an overview of migration in the region The information is collected fromprimary sources Given the immensity of the region of Agadez a new FMP (Madama) on the Libyanborder was activated in January 2019 to capture the outflows due to the proliferation of bypass roadsThis new FMP complements that of Seacutegueacutedine which is now only capturing incoming flows The datacollected provides an overview of migratory movements in the region However this monitoring of migrationflows does not replace border surveillance Similarly the results presented in this report do not reflect thetotal flow of migrants through the Agadez region due to the size of the Sahara Desert which covers morethan 700000 km2 and has a large number of roads crisscrossing the region
In addition to the three FMPs (Dan Barto Magaria andTahoua) activated in August a new FMP was also set upin Niger (Dan Issa) in September The aim was tobetter understand migration routes along the southernpart of the Niger and to complement the existing FMPs inArlit and Seacutegueacutedine There are now three cross-borderFMPs (Dan Issa Dan Barto and Magaria) on theborder between the Niger and Nigeria which stretchesover 1000 km The FMP at Tahoua was set up tounderstand internal movement flows as it is situated incentral Niger The Tahoua region borders Tillabery regionin the east Nigeria in the south and the Agadez region inthe north Madama FMP is located at the border betweenLibya and the Niger
The new FMPs will be piloted in the coming months to understand their added value towards a more holisticunderstanding of migration trends in the Niger Based on the initial findings from the new FMPs there maybe adjustments to the new FMPs implemented based on an increased understanding of migration patternsand routes
METHODOLOGY Flow monitoring is an investigative tool that aims to highlight further understanding ofinternal cross-border and intraregional migration Areas of high mobility are identified across the countryDTM teams then conduct assessments at the local level to identify strategic transit points Enumeratorscollect data using key informants at the Flow Monitoring Points they may be staff at bus stations police orcustoms officials bus or truck drivers or migrants themselves A basic questionnaire mixed with directobservations makes it possible to collect disaggregated data by gender and nationality In the Niger the FlowMonitoring Points were chosen after consultation with national and local stakeholders involved in migrationmanagement and according to the locations and characteristics of the flows transiting through the SaharaDesert The data collection is done at times when the flows are the most frequentLIMITATIONS The data used in this analysis including the maps is an estimate and represents only a partof the existing flows on the routes 1 Agadez - Arlit - Assamaka route 2 Agadez - Seacutegueacutedine ndash Sebha androute 3 and southern routes The spatial and temporal coverage of these surveys is partial although thecollection is done daily and during periods when flows are significant Finally no information is collected onexisting flows outside the times covered Vulnerability data is based on direct observations by theenumerators and should be understood only as an estimate
DEMOGRAPHICS(obtained through direct observation and interviews with
migrants drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
VULN
ERAB
ILIT
IES
DEM
OGR
APH
ICS
ORI
GIN
AND
INTE
ND
EDD
ESTI
NAT
ION
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
INTENDED DESTINATION OF THE MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
MAIN NATIONALITIES OBSERVED
Variations calculated based on data from the previous month
pp percentage point
Country of destination Variation
Niger 76 -
Nigeria 15 - 1 pp
Libya 9 - 1 pp
1
NIGER POPULATION FLOW MONITORING POINTS
45
lt1 PERSONS WITH PHYSICALOR MENTAL DISABILITIES
3 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
1 ELDERLY PERSONS
2 PREGNANT WOMEN
-
-
THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTEDBY IOM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION dtmnigeriomint- wwwglobaldtminfonigerCredentials When quoting paraphrasing or in any way using the information mentioned in this report the source needs to be stated appropriately as follows
ldquoSource International Organization for Migration (IOM) [May 2019] Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)rdquohttpsmigrationiomint
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
010203040
Economicmigration ( +
6 months)
Short term localmovement ( - 6
months)
Seasonalmigration
Tourism
0 20 40 60 80
Libya
Nigeria
Niger
TourismSeasonal migrationShort term local movement ( - 6 months)Economic migration ( + 6 months)
0 20 40 60 80
Nigeria
Libya
Niger
0 20 40 60 80
OtherMali
CameroonSudanChad
NigeriaNiger
+1 pp
- 1 pp
TRAVELLERSrsquo PROFILE(obtained through direct observation and interviews with migrants
drivers irregular migration facilitators border police and bus station managers)
MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENTS OBSERVED
The depiction and use of boundaries geographic names and related data shown on maps andincluded in this report are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legalstatusof any territoryor any endorsement or acceptanceof suchboundariesby the IOM
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MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
MISSING MIGRANTS FATALITIESMISSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
48
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS REPORT
IOMrsquos Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a suite of tools and methodologies designed to track and analyze human mobility in different displacement contexts in a continuous manner To gather and disseminate information about the migrant populations moving through the Mediterranean up the Western Balkan Route and through the Northern Route into Europe in September 2015 DTM established a Flow Monitoring System The Flow Monitoring System includes a monthly flows compilation reports quarterly regional overview and dataset which provide an overview of migration flows in countries of first arrival and other countries along the route in Europe and an analysis of trends across the region The data on registered arrivals is collated by IOM through consultations with ministries of interior coast guards police forces and other relevant national authorities Data on arrivals is displayed and regularly updated (twice a week) on the Flow Monitoring Europe Geoportal
Data collection activities supported by
Data collection activities in Turkey supported by
Information contained in this document has been received from a variety of sources including national authorities national and international organizations as well as media reports Specific sources are not named in the report The information collected has been triangulated through various sources in efforts to ensure accuracy of the content and where information has not been confirmed this has been noted in the report
Flow Monitoring Surveys
The DTM system also includes flow monitoring surveys to capture additional and more in-depth data on the people on the move including age sex areas of origin levels of education key transit points on their route motives and intentions The questionnaire also has a module with a set of questions on vulnerabilities exploitative practices and abuse including two indicators on sexual and physical violence This data has been captured by IOM field staff in Greece the Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Hungary Croatia Italy Montenegro Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Romania Spain Bulgaria and Slovenia in different periods since October 2015 The analysis of data collected between 2015 and 2018 is available on the IOM portal for Mediterranean
Mixed Migration Flows in the Mediterranean ndash April 2019
About Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Displacement Tracking matrix is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility provide critical information to decision-makers and responders during crises and contribute to better understanding of population flows DTM was first conceptualized in 2004 to monitor internal displacement in Iraq and has since been adapted for implementation in over 70 countries including in contexts of conflict natural disaster complex emergencies and protracted crises More information about DTM and Methodological Framework used in DTM operations can be found on the global displacementiomint
Arrivals to Europe ndash Q1 2019 Dataset
Turkey ndash Migrant Presence Monitoring ndash Situation Report (May 2019)
MIXED MIGRATION FLOWS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Compilation of Available Data and Information May 2019
49BACK TO CONTENTS